Patna, March 28 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government on Saturday constituted a Crisis Management Group (CMG) to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any potential fallout.
According to a statement issued by the state’s Disaster Management Department, the CMG will be headed by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit.
The group comprises senior officials from key departments, including the Development Commissioner, the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), and the DGP.
The statement said that the Food and Consumer Protection Department has been designated as the nodal department for the group.
The CMG will be responsible for ensuring the availability of essential commodities, monitoring supply chains, protecting the interests of migrant workers, and formulating coordinated strategies to deal with any emerging emergency situations.
The first meeting of the group is scheduled to be held on March 30 at the office of the chief secretary. This will be followed by a virtual meeting with all divisional commissioners and district magistrates to strengthen coordination across the state.
