Principal of the College Dr. Sudhir Singh honouring student.
Qazigund : MY Bharat Unit of Government Degree College Qazigund observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 under the theme “Resilience Starts at Home”in association with MY Bharat, Anantnag, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Addressing the students, Principal of the College Dr. Sudhir Singh highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness, preventive measures and active youth participation in building resilient communities. He emphasized that disaster risk reduction begins at home through awareness, emergency planning, and responsible safety practices. “It is heartening to find that the students of this college are very actively and enthusiastically participating in all the activities of MY Bharat scheme, and I hope that their participation turns out to be fruitful for the country. The time has come when the ideas of every young brain are being considered and valued to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat; we all should avail of this opportunity,” he added. Earlier the programme started with the welcome address of Prof. Rameez Ahmad Shah, Nodal Officer, MY Bharat Unit of the College. Er. Wasim Ahmad from MY Bharat Anantnag introduced the event and asked the volunteers to promote disaster awareness and preparedness within their families and communities. The programme featured student activities viz speeches, slogan presentation, essay writing, and elocution encouraging participants to explore disaster preparedness and community safety. Khan Muqadus Abass and Tawseef Gulzar of Government Higher Secondary School, YK Pora, Qazigund, along with Shahid Hussain Wani, Muzamil Rashid, Munaza Yousuf, Faiza Jan, Nazish Yaseen, Arsalan Gulzar, and Irfan Nabi from the host college actively participated in the activities. The programme concluded with distribution of the certificates and a renewed commitment to strengthening disaster resilience through awareness, preparedness, and collective responsibility.
