Hudhud: Odisha readies plan to mitigate MSME losses

Since MSMEs are more prone to disaster related losses, stress is on creating awareness for adopting safety measures

The state directorate of industries has issued instructions to the general managers of regional and district industries centres (DICs) to take necessary measures to mitigate the damages suffered by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Hudhud strike.These officials would take up quick survey of physical and financial losses caused both to the public property and MSMEs and report it to the directorate of industries within three days.Since MSMEs are more susceptible to disaster related losses, the stress is on awareness among such units for adopting necessary safety measures.

The standard operating procedures prepared for prevention, mitigation and preparedness for the MSME department covers steps to be taken before, during and after the disaster.The post disaster measures include assessment of loss through a team of officers, incorporation of special provision for assistance in the industrial policy if needed, financial assistance through financial institutions for reconstruction and monitoring & follow-up for rehabilitation.

The district level disaster management cell would coordinate with the general managers of regional industrial centres and district centres and take stock of available facilities with the MSMEs for disaster management and mitigation.

The cell would thereafter work out strategies for meeting the requirement for disaster mana and mitigation of larger order with assistance of other organizations and the facilities that could be extended from the state. Besides, the onus will be on the cell to work out requirement of infrastructure and logistics support.