(DIET) Kishtwar host training workshop for HOIs of all Higher Secondary Schools and High schools of district Kishtwar on Disaster Management.
Principal DIET Kishtwar calls for effective orientation of Children in Disaster Management
Kishtwar,23-11-2022.
District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) Kishtwar hosted two days training workshop for Head of Institutions (HOIs) of all Higher Secondary Schools and High schools of district Kishtwar on “Disaster Management, Child Centric Vulnerability, enhancing capacity and promoting Resilience” amid disasters. At the onset of the session, DIET Principal Kishtwar Ashok Kumar motivated the participants from all the schools with his kind words and shown his gratitude with other stakeholders for cooperating with DIET in hosting the most relevant training for HOIs of education department as district Kishtwar J&K falls under seismic zone-V and is most vulnerable topographically. Almost 72 HOIs of different HSS/HS participated and were acquainted with different techniques and knowledge about how to mitigate with National Disasters.
The training programme was aimed to provide practical expertise and examples of applied knowledge which will equip the officers with all relevant skills and tools needed in order to effectively respond to both natural and man-made disasters and resulting complex emergencies. The course utilizes existing strategies and tools, practical exercises, case studies, and interactive multicultural discussion to explore the key issues faced when handling disaster situations.
Sr. Lecturer DIET Kishtwar Riaz Ahmed Butt disseminated on “School Safety Policy, suggestive frame work and safety under National Disaster Management Guidelines 2016. He also appraised HOIs about the recent circular issued by School Education Department Jammu and Kashmir regarding the adherence of School Safety Policy in schools and the role and responsibilities of HOIs towards ensuring the safety of school children who are the most vulnerable during disasters.
The guest Lecturer from Govt., Degree College Kishtwar Dr. Sehrish Gazal, Assistant Professor Environmental Sciences on second day of the workshop via her presentation explained the HOIs about the Disaster Management Act 2005, Disaster Management Plan – 2016 and apprised the trainees in detail about the impact of such disasters and how to mitigate from situations. She also dwelt on the fact that children and women are the most vulnerable during any disaster.
Another Expert Rashida Shaheen, B.Ed councillor in her presentation appraised the HOIs about Disaster Management its impact, consequences and mitigation measures. Simultaneously she gave live/practical demos on how to prepare temporary stretchers during emergencies and also explained practically the concepts of cloud burst and floating houses etc.
Each day presentation of the speakers was followed by a question answer session, wherein Resource Persons directly interacted with the participants and answer their questions also took their feedback. Upon successful completion of two days workshop , Principal DIET Kishtwar thanked all HOIs and requested them to follow the guidelines given by School Education Department in letter and Sprit and implement the same in their schools etc. He also intimated them to train the teachers ad students in their respective schools and make them aware and prepare about such disasters and how to mitigate them timely.
