NIDM Participation in the India International Trade Fair

The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in collaboration with National Disaster Mangement Authority (NDMA) and NDRF is participating in the India International Trade Fair (ITF-2013) with an objective to create  awareness about Disaster Management in general public.

The stall of NIDM is inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Shri M. Shashidhar Reddy, Vice Chairperson of NDMA in presence of all the Hon’ble members of NDMA, Secretarey/Joint Secretaries/Director’s of NDMA, Executive Director of NIDM and other staffs of NDMA, NDRF and NIDM on 14.11.2013. The Disaster Management calendar of NIDM showing twelve disasters month wise and its Do’s and Don’ts is also released on 14.10.2013.

During this trade fair period NIDM will showcase disaster management scenarios through demonstration of physical models with particular reference to earthquake and buildings, live videos and display materials. Wide range of IEC materials developed by NIDM, especially for generating awareness and enhancing knowledge of the students about disaster management and will be distributed amongst the visitors. The main IEC material developed include leaflets for school safety planning, fire prevention, Do's and Don'ts for common disasters, Earthquake Awareness Ludo Game Kit, Wall and Desk Calendars showing safety tips etc.  Documentaries on Uttarakhand Disaster June 2013 and Cyclone Phailin, October 2013 will also screened during the Trade Fair.

From 18th Nov 2013 onwards a quiz competition on Disaster Management will be orgainsed and prizes will be distributed to the 50 winners each day. A street play on disaster management will be performed from 19th to 26th November in front of the stall with an objective to create awareness among the visitors of the fair. In addititon to awareness material there are different modules, books etc. published by NIDM for display.