Training on disaster response underway
Source: Chronicle News Service
Moreh, March 23 2023:
A training programme for the community volunteers of Tengnoupal district on disaster response under Up-scaling Aapda Mitra Central Scheme, which is being organised by National Disaster Management Authority in partnership with Department of Relief & Disaster Management/State Disaster Management Authority, Manipur, has begun from Thursday at Moreh ADC office multipurpose hall.
Speaking at the inaugural function, State Disaster Response Force sub-commander Okram Achouba Singh explained that the training programme is being conducted with the objective to select 50 volunteers from Tengnoupal district out of 500 to be selected for the state to act as responders when disaster occurs.
In case disaster occurs, damages and loss of live could be reduced if locals take the first responsibility rather than waiting for state or national disaster response personnel, he observed.
Disaster related bags were also distributed to registered volunteers.
The training programme will continue till April 5 .