The Emergency Response Centre, Bhopal is the nodal agency in the Madhya Pradesh state to provide technical support and assistance pertaining to chemicals to the target groups including Government departments, industry personnel, academic institutions, NGOs and also common citizens. This centre coordinates with the State Crisis Group (SCG), District Crisis Group (DCG), and the Local Crisis Group (LCG) during the chemical emergency. It organizes programmes at various levels in the State to bring awareness among the common citizens regarding hazards associated with handling and management of chemicals and the associated safety aspects for prevention and mitigation of possible chemical mishaps. Publications are also released by this centre time to time as part of awareness campaign.