Latest news with #SIDM
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MahaMetro to build Disaster Mgmt Institute worth Rs187.7 crore in Nagpur
Nagpur: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. ( MahaMetro ), Nagpur, has been officially appointed as the project implementation agency for the upcoming State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM), to be built in Nagpur at a cost of Rs187.73 crore. The state govt recently cleared the proposal, giving MahaMetro the task of planning, executing, and overseeing the construction of the new facility, which is designed to be Maharashtra's central hub for disaster preparedness and response, as stated in a GR released in the last week of institute will be established on a 10-acre plot within the Maharashtra Airport Development Company's jurisdiction in Mihan. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far MahaMetro will prepare a detailed project report (DPR), including the layout, estimated costs, and timelines. The agency is entitled to receive up to 5% of the project cost as implementation reported on April 9 about the project inception in Nagpur. The SIDM will mirror the structure of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in Delhi and will serve as the state's primary institution for research, training, and coordination in disaster risk reduction, mitigation, and management. It will provide technical and logistical support to authorities dealing with natural and human-induced disasters across the the SIDM was first approved in principle in December 2023 by the previous Eknath Shinde-led cabinet, it remained a non-starter until revived by the current administration. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who originally floated the idea while serving as deputy CM, fast-tracked the proposal after taking charge of the funding for the project will be drawn from the state's disaster prevention budget, earmarked for the establishment and furnishing of the SIDM. The institute will be regulated by the state's disaster management authority and overseen by a governing council led by the chief move comes on the heels of the recent operationalisation of a high-tech State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Mumbai, highlighting the state govt's push to modernise its disaster response framework. Officials said the SIDM will complement the SEOC by providing long-term training, planning, and knowledge MahaMetro now officially on board, the project is expected to move forward rapidly, with DPR submission due in the coming months.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Army to use drone tech for border surveillance: Lt Gen A Sengupta
Dehradun: The Indian Army plans to conduct border surveillance along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) using modern technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and high-tech cameras while reserving troops primarily for ground operations in the near future. The announcement was made by Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta , General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C), Central Command, on Tuesday during the inauguration of Surya Drona Tech 2025, a two-day defence technology event in Dehradun, jointly organised by the Army and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The event concludes on Wednesday. "The use of drones in warfare is increasing, as is being witnessed in the Ukraine-Russia war," said Lt Gen Sengupta, adding, "The rise of this technology is unconventional but highly disruptive and effective for the defence forces. We, in the Army, are looking for high-altitude and rugged UAVs to protect our soldiers while proving their utility." "All 26 passes along the LAC are currently under round-the-clock surveillance using modern technology. Efforts are on to ensure that in future, the boots on the ground would be utilised for operation while border surveillance is done only through technology," he added. Calling the event an important milestone, Lt Gen Sengupta said, "We look forward to Uttarakhand becoming a hub for drone manufacturing in the country, and meet the requirements of the armed forces." The event features 42 stalls by drone and defence tech manufacturers showcasing a wide array of products ranging from technology to secure meeting rooms that can detect and disable mobile phones without alerting users, systems capable of tracking foreign mobile activity in border areas to exoskeleton suits to assist troops in climbing hilly terrain. Key highlights from the first day included live demonstrations of newly inducted robotic dogs referred to as multi-utility legged equipment (MULE) and UAVs designed for airlifting injured personnel during military operations. Among those who attended the inaugural event were Uttarakhand governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), SIDM president Rajinder Singh Bhatia, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, Commandant of Indian Military Academy (IMA), General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Uttar Bharat Area Lt Gen D G Misra, GOC Uttarakhand sub-area Maj Gen R Prem Raj, and other senior defence officers.
