Yachuli, Nov 5: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Keyi Panyor, today commenced a three-day Community Volunteer Training Programme at Tajgi village under Param Putu circle. The initiative is being organised under the directive of the Department of Disaster Management to strengthen local disaster preparedness and response capacities.
The programme aims to build a cadre of 100 trained community volunteers from the most vulnerable villages across the district. These volunteers will serve as a frontline support force to the District Administration during disaster emergencies and play a vital role in promoting community safety, awareness and resilience at the grassroots level.
The present training batch consists of participants from Param Putu circle. Subsequent training programmes will be conducted at Deed and at Yazali later this month.
A key highlight of the programme is the involvement of seven trained community volunteers, who previously underwent specialised training with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and have now been designated as instructors. In addition, two personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Regional Response Centre (RRC), Ziro are serving as resource persons to provide technical and practical guidance to the trainees.
During the training, volunteers will undergo sessions on basic disaster management concepts, community-based first aid, Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR, search and rescue techniques, fire safety, forest fire response, rope-based rescue, and disaster-specific safety protocols including earthquakes, landslides, floods and lightning.
Speaking on the occasion, the District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) expressed gratitude to all resource organisations and emphasised the importance of empowered local communities in disaster response. The DDMO stated that trained volunteers are the first responders in any emergency situation and their preparedness can significantly reduce the impact of disasters and save lives.
The DDMA encouraged active participation from all communities and assured continued efforts toward strengthening disaster resilience across Keyi Panyor district.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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