Who among the following led the three-member committee formed to assess the damage caused by the Dharali disaster in Uttarakhand in August 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Revenue Secretary of Uttarakhand, Surendra Pandey

Explanation:

• Following the Dharali disaster in August 2025, the Uttarakhand government formed a three-member committee to conduct a comprehensive damage assessment.
• The committee was headed by Surendra Pandey, who serves as the Revenue Secretary of Uttarakhand.
• The disaster, involving heavy rains and flash floods, caused significant damage to infrastructure and life in the Dharali region.
• The committee was tasked with evaluating the extent of property loss and recommending rehabilitation measures.
• The report from this committee forms the basis for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) allocations.

• Dharali is a picturesque village located near Harsil on the banks of the Bhagirathi river in Uttarkashi district.
• The Revenue Department is the nodal agency for disaster management and relief operations at the state level.

• He is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand; while he oversees all operations, he did not head this specific technical assessment committee.

• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) deals with air safety and regulation, not ground-level flood damage assessment.

• The Union Home Minister oversees the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) but does not lead local state-level damage assessment committees.