ORS to be distributed among Rajasthan police personnel amid severe heat

Jaipur, May 4 (PTI) In view of the scorching heat and prevailing heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, the state police will distribute five lakh ORS (oral rehydration salts) packets among its personnel to protect them from dehydration during duty, an official spokesperson said. The initiative was launched on Monday following directions from Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, the spokesperson said. Under the plan, five lakh ORS packets will be distributed to constables across the state to help them stay hydrated and safeguard against heat-related ailments while on duty. Deputy Inspector General (Training) Sharad Chaudhary is overseeing the campaign. The relief material will be supplied to 12 police training centres in Rajasthan, as well as four centres outside the state. Through range inspector generals, efforts are being made to ensure the packets reach every constable. Each personnel will receive 10 ORS packets, which will particularly benefit those deployed in traffic management, law and order, patrolling and other public duties. The spokesperson said the first consignment of 90,000 ORS packets reached the Rajasthan Police Academy on Monday and is being distributed to training centres. Another batch of around 90,000 packets is expected to arrive on Tuesday. The spokesperson added that the campaign is being supported by Ashish Poddar, a Jhunjhunu native associated with the Rotary Club Mumbai. PTI AG MPL MPL