KISHTWAR: The District Administration of Kishtwar organized a specialized interactive session on Advanced Preparedness for Natural, Contemporary, and Anthropogenic Disasters here in the Conference Hall, New DC Office Complex. The event, organised in line with the directions issued by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, was attended by district heads and officials from stakeholder departments.
The session, aimed at strengthening disaster resilience and response mechanisms. The resource person was Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Jyee, Vice President (In Proto Vice Chancellor of the International University School of Medicine - IUSOM) and Chairman of the Afro-Eurasian Chamber of Commerce, Education Development, and Employment (ACCEDE).
Prof. Ravi Jyee, a distinguished expert in disaster management, shared valuable insights on proactive preparedness, risk mitigation strategies, and effective response frameworks. The event provided an engaging platform for attendees to discuss contemporary disaster management challenges and explore solutions for enhancing coordination among stakeholders.
Various officers put their queries to clear the doubts which were replied by experts. Pertinent to mention that the district falls under a seismic zone V and also faces the challenges of slides, accidents and snow storms. Sometimes the cases of fire incidents have been witnessed on a large scale.
The session was highly productive and focused on brainstorming innovative ideas. The District Administration emphasized its commitment to fostering community awareness and preparedness to minimize the impact of disasters. This interactive session marks a significant step in reinforcing disaster response capabilities, ensuring a safer and more resilient community.
The session saw active participation from key officers including ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, SDM Paddar Amit Kumar, SDM Marwah Dr Mohd Ashraf, SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rahman, BDO Thakrie, CMO Kishtwar Dr. Rajinder Kumar, Executive Engineer PWD Kishtwar, Executive Engineer PMGSY Kishtwar, Media Persons, Police, Army, GREF, Red Cross, General Managers of Power Projects, Apda Mitra Volunteers and various other departments.
