Srinagar, Oct 17: The Department of Environmental Science, Disaster Risk Reduction Club (DRRC), NCC and NSS Units of AAAM Degree College, Bemina, Srinagar in collaboration with IQAC and RedR India, organised a one-day programme on “Disaster Resilience: Focusing on Opportunities and Challenges” at the College Auditorium.
As per a press release, the event aimed to enhance understanding of disaster preparedness, mitigation and community resilience, particularly in view of the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters worldwide. The programme highlighted the need to develop sustainable strategies for risk reduction and to strengthen both institutional and community-level preparedness.
The Principal of the College Prof. (Dr.) Mudasir Afshan, in her inaugural address, emphasized the importance of building disaster-resilient communities through education, awareness and active youth participation.
In his address,Chief Guest of the event, the Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Mobinappreciated the initiative of the college and underlined the relevance of resilience-building programmes in higher education institutions. He encouraged students to undergo training that enables them to serve as volunteers and first responders in times of crisis.
The Registrar,Cluster University Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Syed Wilayat Hussain Rizvi in his remarks, shared valuable experiences from past disasters such as floods, earthquakes and evacuation operations, stressing the importance of preparedness and coordination in disaster response.
The lead lecture by Er. Aamir Ali Member RedR India and former Director Disaster Management, Kashmirprovided an overview of the role of RedR India in disaster management and capacity building across the country. He emphasised that students should be trained so that they can act as volunteers and helpful to the society.
A technical session and training programme was conducted by the Civil Defence team of personnel focused on identifying local vulnerabilities, best practices in disaster preparedness, and innovative approaches for risk mitigation. A training session on CPR was conducted by Dr. Syed Anayat Hussain, PTI of AAAM Degree College Bemina Srinagar. Students and volunteers from DRR, NCC and NSS took active part in the hands-on training and discussions, highlighting the significance of proactive measures and informed decision-making during emergencies.
The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, on this occasion, presented the “Gold” Accredited Certificate to the Principal of the College in recognition of the institution’s recent accreditation by Climate Reality Project India.
This One-Day Programme marked a significant milestone as the first such event organised by AAAM Degree College, Bemina, Srinagar which has also taken the lead in establishing a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Club within the institution.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks presented by Dr. Riffat Basharat, Member, DRR Club. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Musharaf Rehman, co-ordinator IQAC.
