29/09/2026
One-Week Basic Disaster Management Course Concludes for University of Jammu Students
THE TYPEWRITER || JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 29
A one-week Basic Disaster Management Course for students of the University of Jammu concluded today with a formal closing ceremony, providing participants with practical knowledge and skills related to preparedness, emergency response and rescue operations.
The course was conducted under the guidance and supervision of Mohd Aslam, IPS, Commandant, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jammu. It was designed to familiarise students with essential disaster management practices through classroom sessions, practical demonstrations, outdoor exercises and hands-on training.
During the week-long programme, students received training in first aid, fire safety, search and rescue techniques, evacuation procedures, emergency preparedness, early warning systems and other aspects of disaster response.
As part of the practical component, the students visited the NDRF Company at CTI, Kot Bhalwal, where they were briefed on disaster response techniques and specialised rescue equipment. A boat and water rescue exercise was also organised at the Tawi River in Bajalta, giving participants practical exposure to boat handling, improvised floating devices, equipment handling and measures for responding to flood situations.
The closing ceremony was attended by Mohd Aslam, IPS, Commandant, SDRF Jammu; Professor S.K. Pandita, Director, Disaster Management, University of Jammu; Dr. Yudhvir Singh, Professor, University of Jammu; along with officers and officials of the SDRF.
DySP Lalit Kumar delivered the welcome address, while DySP Rohit Dev Singh presented an overview of the course. DySP Dinesh Gupta presented the course report and highlighted the importance of early warning systems in strengthening preparedness and timely response.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor S.K. Pandita appreciated the efforts of the Commandant, SDRF Jammu, and the entire SDRF team for providing students with valuable practical exposure and training.
In his closing address, Commandant SDRF Mohd Aslam emphasised the importance of preparedness, timely response and community participation in strengthening disaster management capabilities.
Certificates were distributed among the participants following the successful completion of the course. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by DySP Rohit Dev Singh.
The course was successfully completed with the active participation of the students and coordinated efforts of the SDRF team, University of Jammu faculty and supporting staff.
