100 sign up for disaster mitra, training starts today in Lucknow
Noida: A batch of 100 volunteers from GB Nagar set off for Lucknow to undergo training under the Apada Mitra initiative of the UP govt on Thursday. The team, flagged off by district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, will attend a 12-day training session in the state capital from May 8 to May 20.Once the course is completed, the volunteers will serve as Apada Mitras and Sakhis in the district, supporting the administration and police in rescue and relief work during disasters, officials said.The training will be conducted by the State Disaster Relief Force and will cover essential skills such as swimming, rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and the use of emergency response kits."The aim is to develop a trained group of local volunteers who can act as first responders during emergencies, The volunteers will be trained to reach the affected area quickly and assist in initial rescue operations before formal teams arrive," said district disaster expert Omkar Chaturvedi.All 100 participants will receive identity cards and emergency responder kits upon completion of the training. The govt will also provide insurance coverage to the volunteers.However, they will not receive any monetary honorarium for their services.According to officials, each district has been directed to appoint 100 Apada Mitras as part of the state's disaster preparedness plan. After receiving training, the volunteers will return to their homes and continue with their normal lives, but will remain on standby to assist during emergencies."They are not full-time workers, but their role in disaster situations will be critical," said Chaturvedi.
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