The Inter-Forest Fire Coordination Group meeting, chaired by Hon’ble Nangsid Lyonpo

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The Inter-Forest Fire Coordination Group meeting, chaired by Hon’ble Nangsid Lyonpo, focused on the critical need for enhanced coordination and collaboration among relevant agencies, especially given the ongoing forest fire season marked by numerous incidents in and around Thimphu and across the country. Hon’ble Lyonpo conveyed a message from the Hon’ble Prime Minister, highlighting the significance of strengthening coordination and cooperation among response agencies during forest fire emergencies.

During the meeting, the Department of Forest and Park Services presented the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for forest fire response in Thimphu. Additionally, a post-action review of the recent Barshong fire in Thimphu was conducted to identify issues, weaknesses, and challenges, with the aim of improving coordination and implementation during future forest fire incidents.

List of Agencies attended:
1. Department of Forest and Park Services
2. Royal Bhutan Police
3. Thimphu Dzongkhag
4. Thimphu Thromde
5. Desuung Office
6. Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (Host)


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