The delegates did a study-tour of BMC’s Disaster Management Department. The members of the delegation appreciated the Municipal Corporation’s preparedness to handle various disasters as well as the prevention and mitigation measures of BMC. The delegation also appreciated the magnificent and spectacular architecture of the 128 years old  BMC headquarters, the PIB said in an official statement

Various measures taken by the Municipal Corporation for prevention, mitigation and preparedness in accordance with various emergency situations, the performance of the Emergency Operations Centre during various natural and man-made disasters in Mumbai so far, the equipment of the Emergency Management Department, the efforts made to increase public participation, etc. was presented and explained to the G-20 delegates, the PIB said

After the 1993 Latur Earthquake, Government of Maharashtra by its notification had directed all districts to set up their control rooms for communication and coordination purpose. In 1999, a Disaster Management Unit (DMU) was set up at the BMC Head Office basement in approx 500 sq. ft area with 3 telephone lines, 2 hotlines and  VHF connectivity with 33 stakeholders, the PIB further said

The 26th July, 2005 deluge, which is etched in everyone’s mind when the Mumbai Metropolitan Region witnessed record rainfall and subsequent flooding leading to loss of lives and properties, highlighted the importance of Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Within a year, the control room was expanded to 4000 sq. ft area with modern equipment to handle emergency situations effectively with a limited staff, the PIB said

After the visit to BMC Control room and the walk in the BMC heritage building, the DRRWG delegates will also visit the iconic Gateway of India and watch a light and sound show