Students participate in awareness activities on disaster preparedness and community safety
Qazigund : The MY Bharat Unit of Government Degree College (GDC) 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 students, College Principal Dr. Sudhir Singh stressed the importance of disaster preparedness, preventive measures and youth participation in building resilient communities. He said disaster risk reduction begins at home through awareness, emergency planning and responsible safety practices.
He appreciated students for their active participation in MY Bharat activities and said youth could contribute to the goal of Viksit Bharat by sharing ideas and engaging in community initiatives.
Earlier, Prof. Rameez Ahmad Shah, Nodal Officer of the MY Bharat Unit, delivered the welcome address, while Er. Wasim Ahmad from MY Bharat Anantnag introduced the programme and urged volunteers to promote disaster awareness and preparedness among their families and communities.
The programme featured student speeches, slogan presentations, essay writing and elocution activities focusing on disaster preparedness and community safety.
Participants included Khan MuqadusAbass 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.
The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates to participants and a call for greater awareness, preparedness and collective responsibility in strengthening disaster resilience.
