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Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
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 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 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 100 participants will receive identity cards and emergency responder kits upon completion of the training. The govt will also provide insurance coverage to the they will not receive any monetary honorarium for their 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.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Simulated air raid sirens, aerial attack and earthquake rescue training during mock drills in Tripura
Hours after Indian armed forces struck terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to last month's Pahalgam massacre, Tripura held mock drills along with other states and Union Territories on Wednesday, as ordered by the Centre as a measure to check preparedness for any emergency. The mock drills were conducted across all eight districts, with the largest being held at Umakanta Academy grounds in Agartala. The mock drills carried out by disaster management forces, Apada Mitra, civil defence volunteers, personnel from other agencies and medical officers involved an earthquake rescue drill, to be followed by air crash and blackout drills later in the evening. The first siren for the earthquake disaster rescue drill was sounded at 4 pm with affected areas simulated at IGM Chowmuhani, Fire Brigade Chowmuhani, and the GBP Hospital Bazar area. The air raid siren was sounded at 5.30 pm and an air raid and sounds of enemy aircraft firing and bombing were simulated, and volunteers were trained to take shelter during aerial attacks. A comprehensive operation of medical, paramedic, civil defence and other volunteers was conducted after the air raid. Speaking to reporters, Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate, West Tripura, said, 'This is similar to a drill that was done at the airport six months back. We had prepared for major disasters like earthquakes in drills in the past. But this time, we will also be experiencing air crash measures, ie, a blackout, when all lights will be shut down for about 10 minutes.' 'We are also preparing for any form of serial aggression we might see in the future. The state is surrounded by a foreign country all along. That's why there is some sensitivity there, it has been there all along. That's why we need our people and all agencies to be aware and be ready for any emergencies to be able to respond to any emergency or crisis,' he added.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Goa government to conduct civil defense exercise tomorrow in response to Pahalgam terror attack
PANAJI : The state government on Tuesday identified two locations in North and South Goa for a civil defence exercise scheduled to be held on Wednesday in view of the Pahalgam terror minister Pramod Sawant said that the public should follow the instructions communicated to them via radio and television and participate in the civil defence upcoming drill is being organised in the wake of heightened tension between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Sawant said that during the exercise, air raid sirens would be activated in case communication fails. Goa and surrounding areas have an Indian naval presence and are one of the international tourist mentioned that the home secretary held a video conference with the chief secretary and collector. 'After the video conference, like other states, Goa has identified two locations—in South Mormugao—Vasco and Dabolim and in North Goa , the capital city Panaji was selected for the mock drill,' Sawant stated that civil defence services will participate in mock drills, including NCC , NSS , home guard, Apada Mitra , and the general public. The govt has prepared the plan and alerted the public.'Such a mock drill was conducted in 1971 during the India-Pakistan war. After a long time, PM Narendra Modi took the initiative and decided to sensitise the public, which is a good thing,' Sawant said.'There should not be war, but in case there is war, then the public should be alert, and that is the reason the mock drill has been conducted. Both the collectors are monitoring the drill. People should follow the instructions released on radio, television, or channels. People should participate in the mock drill,' Sawant said.
