9th May

Could not stick to morning program. Had to leave for Vigyan Bhasvan early morning to attend the inauguration of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Civil Defense and Home Guards day. Shri Shinde, Home Minister of India attended. The Civil Defense is now part of the National Disaster Management. The DG Civil Defense is also the DG of National Disaster Reserve Force (NDRF). A review of the work of the Organization was given by Shri Nair, DG, NDRF and Civil Defense. Shri Nair worked in CBI as SP when i was heading its Special Unit as DIG. Attended technical session of the Conference in the afternoon. Earlier visited SBI. . Had lunch with the Delegates. I was DG Civil Defense from 1996 to 1997. I retired from the Indian Police Service serving in this organisation after a memorable tenure of a little over one year traveling all over the country meeting people of different regions .  In the chamber from 2 to 6 pm. Retired to sleep at11 pm.         e