Disaster Management Awareness Camp & Training at Pimpri Sadroddin (Igatpuri) Nashik district (Maharashtra) on 5th March.

The program was conducted by REACHA with the objective of strengthening community preparedness and emergency response mechanisms. The initiative draws inspiration from the vision and leadership of J. C. Pant, Founder of REACHA, who has significantly contributed to the development of India’s National Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). His commitment to building resilient communities continues to guide REACHA’s grassroots interventions in disaster preparedness and risk reduction.

The sessions were led by an expert trainer From DRR Department From Nashik District who provided practical and hands-on knowledge on managing both natural and man-made disasters, including earthquakes, floods, fires, and landslides. The training focused on real-life emergency scenarios to ensure participants could respond effectively during crises.

1. Participants received hands-on training in:

2. Rescue operations and safe evacuation procedures

3. Conducting mock drills

4. First aid techniques

5. Life-saving skills, including CPR

6. Drowning response and water-related emergency management

7. Special emphasis was placed on School Disaster Management, equipping students, teachers, and staff with the necessary knowledge to handle emergency situations within educational institutions.

A total of 143 students, teachers, college staff, and community members actively participated in the program. The training significantly enhanced awareness, preparedness, and the overall emergency response capacity of the community, reinforcing the vision of building disaster-resilient villages under the Nokia Smartpur Project.