Shillong, Oct 26: Meghalaya Revenue and Disaster Management department has asked its team to carry out safety assessment of Government buildings.
The direction came after a devastating fire that destroyed a whole building in Police Bazar area. Even a government office in the city recently was engulfed in a fire.
Speaking to media persons here on Thursday, Revenue and Disaster Management Kyrmen Shylla said that the matter was discussed in the Cabinet meeting and all the concerned departments have shared their requirements on what is needed be done
Stating that the department from time to time conducts mock drills, he said the department has given directions to its team to conduct safety assessment in government buildings