GOC TASA Calls on AP CM, Reviews Disaster Management and Ex-Servicemen Issues
Major General Rakesh Manocha, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA) called on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu at CMO AP Secretariat on 27 Sep 2024. They discussed the recent Flood Relief Operations successfully conducted by the Indian Army Columns at Vijayawada & Kakinada. Hon’ble CM has complimented the efforts of the Flood Relief Columns of the Indian Army in Vijayawada Budameru Canal Breach relief operations, wherein the state administration requisitioned the Indian Army support, the Army Columns immediately jumped into action and were involved on a war footing in filling the breach of the Budameru Canal which happened due to heavy rainfall during end of August this year, thereby leading to heavy inundation and grave threat to the residents of Vijayawada town. Hon’ble CM also appreciated the medical aid and relief provided by these columns amidst the crisis thereby providing a credible and timely relief to the victims. CM also appreciated the efforts of Army Columns which were requisitioned for similar relief operations at Kakinada during these heavy rains. Hon’ble CM urged for the continued contribution of the Indian Army in future eventualities.
During the meeting, the General Officer Commanding raised concerns regarding Ex-servicemen’s welfare in the state, and the Honourable Chief Minister responded with a positive commitment to address these issues.
The GOC met the Managing Director of AP State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) and was briefed at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) regarding the mechanisms set up to deal with various disasters.
Following the above meeting GOC visited and inspected Unit Run Canteen, ECHS Polyclinic & Army Recruiting Office at Guntur. GOC also interacted with the Ex-servicemen and assuaged their concerns.
