JAMMU, Sep 26: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted practical training sessions and awareness activities for students of the University of Jammu undergoing a one-week Basic Disaster Management Training at SDRF Battalion Headquarters, Jammu.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Mohd. Aslam, IPS, Commandant SDRF Jammu, and supervision of Rohit Dev Singh, DySP (Trainings), SDRF Jammu.
As part of the training, students visited CTI, Kot Bhalwal, where an NDRF company is stationed. The NDRF team demonstrated various High Value Equipment (HVE) and explained their use during disaster and emergency situations. The Assistant Commandant, NDRF, also briefed the trainees on emergency response and rescue operations, while Dev Raj, Dy.SP and Principal, CTI, interacted with the students and highlighted the importance of preparedness and community awareness.
The trainees also participated in water-rescue and boat-handling exercises, focusing on safe boat operation, basic rescue techniques and response during floods and other water-related emergencies.
Students were sensitised about basic disaster-response measures and advised to prioritise personal safety while providing appropriate assistance to people in need until professional rescue agencies arrive.
Meanwhile, SDRF Component Reasi organised an Awareness Camp-cum-Anti-Corruption Lecture/Demonstration at Government Middle School, Kanskhassan, Zone Pouni. Students and teachers were sensitised on disaster management, CPR, choking, snakebite safety, earthquake preparedness, firefighting, anti-corruption measures and vigilance awareness.
The SDRF said the initiatives are aimed at strengthening disaster-response skills, improving preparedness, promoting community resilience and enhancing public awareness about safety and emergency response.