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India: NDMA and NIDM observed 'disaster reduction day', 9th October 2013

Source(s): National Institute of Disaster Management (India)
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NDMA and NIDM observed "disaster reduction day" on the 9th October, 2013 at New Delhi on the lines of International Day for Disaster Reduction which is observed in October every year. The occasion was graced by Shri B. Bhattacharjee, Honorable Member, NDMA, Shri Krishna Chaudhary, Director General, NDRF, Shri Sandeep Rai Rathore, Inspector General, NDRF and many other dignitaries, officials and children. A skit play on school safety was presented by students of ASN School, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi followed by sharing of experience by school students on recent disaster in Uttarakhand and its impact on education. Various children from schools across the country were also awarded for participating in slogan and poster competition organized by NDMA and NIDM.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Themes Education and school safety Disaster risk communication Inclusion
Country and region India

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