District Administration Kishtwar hosts orientation workshop on
Disaster Preparedness
KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 21: The District
Administration of Kishtwar organized a specialized interactive session on
Advanced Preparedness for Natural, Contemporary, and Anthropogenic Disasters
here in the Conference Hall, New DC Office Complex.
The event, organised in line with
the directions issued by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, was attended by
district heads and officials from stakeholder departments.
The session, aimed at strengthening
disaster resilience and response mechanisms. The resource person was
Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Jyee, Vice President (In Proto Vice Chancellor of the
International University School of Medicine - IUSOM) and Chairman of the
Afro-Eurasian Chamber of Commerce, Education Development, and Employment
(ACCEDE).
Prof. Ravi Jyee, a distinguished
expert in disaster management, shared valuable insights on proactive
preparedness, risk mitigation strategies, and effective response frameworks.
The event provided an engaging
platform for attendees to discuss contemporary disaster management challenges
and explore solutions for enhancing coordination among stakeholders.
Various officers put their queries
to clear the doubts which were replied by experts.
Pertinent to mention that the
district falls under a seismic zone V and also faces the challenges of slides,
accidents and snow storms. Sometimes the cases of fire incidents have been
witnessed on a large scale.
The session was highly productive
and focused on brainstorming innovative ideas. The District
Administration emphasized its commitment to fostering community awareness and
preparedness to minimize the impact of disasters.
This interactive session marks a
significant step in reinforcing disaster response capabilities, ensuring a
safer and more resilient community.
The session saw active
participation from key officers including ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, SDM Paddar
Amit Kumar, SDM Marwah Dr Mohd Ashraf, SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rahman, BDO
Thakrie, CMO Kishtwar Dr. Rajinder Kumar, Executive Engineer PWD Kishtwar,
Executive Engineer PMGSY Kishtwar, Media Persons, Police, Army, GREF, Red
Cross, General Managers of Power Projects, Apda Mitra Volunteers and various
other departments.