Refresher Course in "Disaster Management (ID)" inaugurated at GNDU

Amritsar, November 17, 2014: A 21-Day Refresher Course in "Disaster Management (ID)" was inaugurated here today at Academic Staff College of Guru Nanak Dev University. As many as 25 teachers of diverse disciplines from various parts of India are participating in it.

Dr. Rajiv Bhalla, Civil Surgeon, Amritsar was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session. Dr. Bhalla in his inaugural address lauded the Endeavour of the Academic Staff College for organizing such a course on the subject, which is of paramount significance for the entire humanity at the moment. All of us need to be well trained, well  prepared to handle the aftereffects of any calamity all the times, he said.

He highlighted the role of survivors to work as a team to perform various challenging tasks like rescue, rehabilitation, provision of food, potable water, medicines etc. Despite the active involvement of all the departments of the government in the relief and rescue operations, the desirable results cannot be achieved without the involvement of the common citizenry. He concluded his address by expressing the hope that the teachers irrespective of their discipline will find this course beneficial and become more knowledgeable in the field of disaster management.

 Avinash Kaur Nagpal, Director, Academic Staff College enlightened the participants light on the aims and objectives of the Academic Staff Colleges, which were established following the New Education Policy, 1986. The main aim of the ASCs is to broaden the horizons of the teachers and to impart them latest pedagogical skills in addition to keeping them abreast with the latest advancements in the various disciplines, she added.

 Satwinderjeet Kaur, Head, Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences and Course Coordinator apprised the participants with the thrust area of the course. Enumerating the recent disasters, which have wreaked havoc in the various parts of the country, she highlighted the urgency of the basic knowledge for the common man in tackling their aftereffects. Earlier  Rajiv Bhalla was accorded a floral welcome by  Avinash Kaur Nagpal and Dr. Satwinderjeet Kaur. Prof. Saroj Arora, Deptt. of Botanical & Environmental Sciences proposed the formal vote of thanks.

(SK Vyas/Jalandhar)

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