Around 85 women associated with self-help groups in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Budh Nagar are being trained in first aid, fire safety and emergency response as part of a three-day disaster preparedness programme that began on October 15, officials said.
The training is being conducted with support from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the fire department and the health department. Participants are being familiarised with precautions to be taken during different types of disasters, emergency response measures and the importance of community participation in relief and rescue operations. The programme also focuses on preparing participants to act as first responders — people who can provide immediate assistance before specialised emergency services arrive.
The training programme, organised by the district disaster management authority in Greater Noida, covers disaster risk reduction, fire safety, basic life-saving skills and first aid, with the aim of preparing women to assist their families and communities during emergencies, officials said. Training materials, including videos and information, education and communication resources, are being used alongside practical activities to explain disaster response, officials said.
