New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s instructions to offer all possible assistance to cope with the earthquake in Türkey on Monday, Dr PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister held a meeting in South Block to discuss immediate relief measures.
It was decided that search and rescue teams of NDRF and medical teams along with relief material would be dispatched immediately in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkey.
Two teams of NDRF comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment are ready to be flown to the earthquake hit area for search and rescue operations.
Medical teams are also being readied with trained doctors and paramedics with essential medicines.
Relief material will be dispatched in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkiye and Indian Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General office in Istanbul.
The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, representatives of Ministries of Home Affairs, NDMA, NDRF, Defence, MEA, Civil Aviation and Health and Family Welfare.
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