Over 150 Youths Join Disaster Risk Reduction Programme In Hathras

An awareness programme was organised in Hathras on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, with more than 150 youths taking part. The event focused on disaster management, fire safety, precautions to prevent fire-related incidents and first aid in cases of snakebite. The participants were also encouraged to remain alert and act responsibly during emergency situations.

The programme was organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Hathras, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It was held at the auditorium of BLS International School in Hathras on October 13. More than 150 youths participated in the programme with enthusiasm.

The event began with the welcome address by District Youth Officer Manish Kumar. Welcoming the guests and the participating youths, he said that awareness, advance preparation and timely, appropriate action were extremely important for reducing the damage caused by disasters.

Manish Kumar said that making young people aware of disaster management could help strengthen the feeling of safety and public awareness in society. He underlined the need for young people to understand their role in responding to emergency situations and in spreading correct information among others.

The first technical session was conducted by disaster management expert Lekhraj Singh. He gave detailed information about different aspects of disaster management. He explained the importance of preparations to be made before a disaster, the precautions that need to be taken during a disaster, and relief and rescue operations after a disaster.

Lekhraj Singh also explained the importance of remaining calm during emergency situations and encouraged the youths to act safely and carefully. The session focused on helping participants understand the practical steps that can be taken at different stages of a disaster.

After this, Siddharth Kumar, a representative of the Fire Department, spoke about the major causes of fire incidents and the measures that can be adopted to prevent fire accidents. He explained the safety measures and necessary precautions to be followed when a fire breaks out.

He said that taking appropriate steps in time could help reduce the loss of life and property. The participants were informed about the importance of acting with caution and following safety measures during a fire-related emergency.

In the next session, Dr. Pawan Kumar, a representative of the Health Department, provided information about protection from snakebite and its treatment. He said that in the event of a snakebite, immediate medical assistance was necessary instead of relying on exorcism or home remedies.

Dr. Pawan Kumar said that reaching a hospital in time and receiving proper treatment could help save the life of the victim. He appealed to the youths to dispel misconceptions related to snakebite and ensure that correct information reached people in society.

At the conclusion of the programme, MY Bharat volunteers Ambe Rawat and Azad Singh delivered the vote of thanks. They expressed gratitude to the guests, subject experts, school management and youths who participated in the programme.

Through the awareness programme, the youths received information about the practical aspects of disaster risk reduction, fire safety and protection from snakebite. The programme aimed to encourage them to play their role as aware, alert and responsible citizens during emergency situations.