Training on Incident Response System held for District Kathua

• DC calls for implementing IRS learning in real-time situations

KATHUA: A virtual training programme on Incident Response System (IRS) was today conducted for District Kathua by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R) through Brig. Kuldip Singh (Retd) as the resource person. The training aimed at sensitizing officers about the structured framework of IRS for effective disaster management, ensuring a coordinated approach by all line departments during emergencies.

Brig. Kuldip Singh (Retd) shared detailed insights on the concept, objectives and functioning of the Incident Response System, highlighting the importance of establishing a clear chain of command, role clarity and efficient resource mobilization during crisis situations. He also explained how the system provides uniformity in response, reduces duplication of efforts and ensures optimum use of resources.

The participants were apprised about the responsibilities of Incident Commanders and other designated officers, the need for inter-departmental coordination and the use of IRS in handling both natural and man-made disasters.

The Deputy Commissioner, while speaking on the occasion, said that such training is vital for strengthening district-level preparedness and building the capacity of officers to act swiftly and effectively during disaster situations. He urged all participants to implement the learning in real-time scenarios to safeguard lives and property.

The session was attended by CEO DDMA (ADC) Vishavjeet Singh; ACR Vishav Partap Singh; CPO Ranjit Thakur, officers from NDRF, SDRF, Revenue, Police, Health, Fire & Emergency Services, PWD, Jal Shakti, PDD, Information and other stakeholder departments.