KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 02: District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Monday organised a day-long workshop on Disaster Management at the Meeting Hall of the ACD Office Complex, Kupwara.
The workshop, as per an official statement, was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan.
Experts from NDRF and SDRF participated in the workshop and imparted comprehensive awareness to the participants, including district officers, officials, volunteers and school children, about various aspects of disaster management, preparedness and response mechanisms.
The experts also sensitized the participants about the importance of preparedness, timely response and coordinated efforts in mitigating the impact of natural and man-made disasters.
Pamphlets containing important information and guidelines related to disaster management were also distributed among the participants to enhance awareness and promote community preparedness.
As part of the programme, a mock drill was also conducted in the lawns of the ACD Office Complex, during which NDRF and SDRF personnel demonstrated various rescue operations and emergency response techniques. The demonstration provided participants with practical insights into rescue procedures and highlighted the importance of coordination, preparedness and prompt action during disaster situations.
