Three-day disaster, fire management training for officials in Dadri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three-day disaster, fire management training for officials in Dadri

Hindustan Times  

A three-day training session on disaster management and fire preparedness was recently conducted at the District Rural Development Institute in Dadri, aimed at equipping block-level officers with critical skills for effective disaster response, informed officials on Thursday. The event opened with a ceremony led by district training officer, Priyanka Sharma, setting the tone for an engaging session on disaster preparedness followed by discussions on Disaster Management Act, Disaster Management Authority Fund, and best practices for handling fire-related incidents, informed officials. “The training session was designed not only to equip our officials with essential fire and disaster management skills but also to foster interdepartmental collaboration. On November 6, chief development officer, Shivpratap Singh Parmey addressed the critical role of each department in managing disaster scenarios, especially emphasizing the impact of revenue and medical departments.

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AP: Anitha opens Disaster Management training seminar
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AP: Anitha opens Disaster Management training seminar

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New Indian Express  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Firstpost  

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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