5 Days training programme on ‘BCD&DM’ concludes at GDC, Doda.

5 Days training programme on ‘BCD&DM’ concludes at GDC, Doda.

 DODA: A five-day training programme on ‘Basic Civil Defense and Disaster Mitigation’ (BCD&DM) concluded today at Govt. Degree College, Doda. The programme that commenced on 24th December was organized by the college in collaboration with State Disaster Response Force ( SDRF) , J&K. The function was attended by Faculty members, NCC Navy , Infantry Cadets and NSS volunteers of the college. The programme was aimed at training students and faculty members to handle emergency cases during any disaster including fire incidents, giving CPR, earthquake, snake bites, poisoning cases, evacuation of accidental victims , gas leakage etc. Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the College, Prof. ( Dr.) Attar Singh Kotwal  said, Our goal is to make a safer society by  training the students and faculty members as trainers who in turn will subsequently train other volunteers and students.

Earlier, Prof. Zain Batt, CTO, NCC ( Naval Wing) , GDC, Doda detailed the aims and objectives of the programme. He said that building capacity is an important component of Disaster Management for all. He also said that theoretical knowledge gives basic idea of the subject matter however practical knowledge is most essential to get first-hand knowledge and experience of disaster preparedness and providing first aid at the time of any incident is important to save lives. The report of the 5- day programme was presented by Instructor, Mohammad Irfan of Civil Defense , Doda. SDRF Master Trainers, Abdul Qayoom, Ghulam Nabi Wani and Muhammad Irfan conducted  training sessions and a mock drill on fire fighting and evacuation, besides training on Basic Life Support, First Aid and CPR. The whole training program was coordinated by Prof. Babu Ram, HOD, Chemistry, Dr. Sumit Kotwal, HOD, Environmental Science, Dr. Arjun Singh, CTO, NCC ( Infantry) and Prof. Zain Batt, CTO, NCC ( Naval Wing) . The formal vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Muhammad Ashraf