Mutual Aids Response Group (MARG)

What is MARG?

MARG is Mutual Aids Response Group.

  • A voluntary initiative on developing ‘mutual aid arrangement’ for effective emergency response.
  • Initiative of the Association of Industries in Industrial pockets; a forum to mutually help each other by sharing available resources to tackle emergencies.
  • This industry initiative is promoted by the DISH, which is the regulatory agency in Maharashtra under the Factories Act, 1948.
  • This industry initiative is promoted by the DISH, which is the regulatory agency in Maharashtra under the Factories Act, 1948.

Objectives of MARG

  • To identify and utilise the available resources effectively to mitigate emergency effects
  • Minimise loss of life, property and human suffering
  • Support the industries
  • Technical Expertise on Chemical Safety
  • Fire Prevention and Control
  • Medical Facilities
  • Information sharing on Hazardous Chemicals
  • Preparation of ‘Green Book’: a ready reckoner of industries
  • Safety training, Awareness programmes, Seminars
  • Visual display of Safety information
  • Formulate an Off-Site Emergency Plan
  • Assist Government agencies in case of Off-Site Emergency

MARG Comprises of

  • Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health.
  • Representatives of Large, Medium and Small Scale Industries.
  • Technical Experts from Industries.
  • Safety Professionals
  • Fire Brigade.
  • Local Police Personnel.
  • Medical Experts from Industries and Local Hospitals.

Emergency Response Centres

  • Rasayani
  • Mahad