GUWAHATI: Three mechanised inflatable Rescue boats were donated by NRL to Golaghat District Administration. The boats were formally handed to Lakhimi Dutta, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat by CM (Fire & Safety) NRL Bhaskar Barua for use in relief & rescue work during floods. Ronney Rajkumar, Project Officer, District Disaster Management Authority was also present on the occasion.
The 4.7 meter size boats with a capacity of 12 persons are equipped with life jackets &life buoys. Priced at approximately Rs. 5 lakh, each boat is powered by Mercury 25 HP 2 stroke Engine. The boats which have been tested in the presence of State Disaster Response Force & Fire Station, Golaghat are expected to be a positive asset in the ongoing flood relief and rescue operations in Golaghat District, stated a press release.
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