IDDR 2014 celebration - India
National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) observed "Disaster Reduction Day" at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 8th October 2014. This was an opportunity to focus national attention on important issue of "Home Safety and Local Preparedness for Disaster Risk Reduction". The occasion was graced by Ms. Sneh Lata Kumar, Secretary (Border Management) MHA; Shri O.P.Singh, Director General, NDRF; Shri Anil Sinha, Vice Chairman, Bihar-SDMA; Prof. V K Sharma, Vice Chairman, Sikkim-SDMA and many other dignitaries, officials & children. Dr. Satendra, Executive Director, NIDM addressed the delegates on this occasion. He extended a very warm welcome to delegates and briefed about NIDM and its contribution in managing disasters through capacity building.
NIDM organized poster making competition in schools across the country and the prizes were distributed to the winners of the competition during the Disaster Reduction Day. The Key Note Address was delivered by Prof. V.K. Sharma on "Home safety and local preparedness for Disaster Risk Reduction". The special address was given by Shri Anil Sinha, Vice Chairman, Bihar-SDMA. Shri O.P.Singh Director General, NDRF addressed the delegates highlighting role of disaster preparedness in forming effective response perspective. Ms. Sneh Lata Kumar presided over the inaugural session. Ms. Kumar highlighted on key role of community preparedness which is possible with the concerted efforts of all the stakeholders. A book titled "Forest Fire Disaster Management" jointly authored by Dr. Satendra and Dr. A.D.Kaushik was also released. Inaugural session was followed by a special Technical Session on "Children and Disability in Disaster Management". The session was chaired by Shri Anil Kumar Sinha and the panelist were Dr. Ajay Bahl (Head, Sushrta Trauma Center); Dr. Sarasawati Arya (District Coordinator (North West), Education Department, New Delhi); Shri Saurab Gautam (Director, Global Rescue Consultants Pvt Ltd); Shri Anil Kumar, Assistant to Physical Rehabilitation Program Manager, ICRC. Dr. Anil K. Gupta proposed vote of thanks.