The NSS Unit of Uttaranchal University and School of Applied and Life Sciences, Dehradun, organized a one-day Disaster Management Training Program on February 20, 2026, to enhance awareness and preparedness among students. The program commenced with an introductory address by Prof. Ajay Singh, Director of the School of Applied and Life Sciences, who briefed the participants about the importance of disaster management training and the role of youth in building a disaster-resilient society and encouraged students to actively participate in such initiatives to serve society effectively during emergencies.
The training session was conducted by Mrs. Raju Shahi, Master Trainer, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Dehradun, who provided detailed information on disaster preparedness, emergency response strategies, first aid techniques, and safety measures during natural and man-made disasters. She also guided students on how to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
The session was interactive and highly informative, enhancing awareness among the students. A large number of students, faculty members, NSS volunteers, and non-teaching staff actively participated in the program. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. V. K. Shrivastava, NSS Program Officer, Uttaranchal University, who appreciated the efforts of the resource person for successfully conducting the training program. He also thanked the NSS unit and participants for their active involvement, which made the event a success.
