7 days Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme Training Inaugurated at Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab

 7 days Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme Training Inaugurated at Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab

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7 days Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS) training was inaugurated  at Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab, under the visionary leadership of Shri Ankurjeet Singh, Deputy Commissioner SBSNagar A batch of 100 young volunteers was formally inducted to begin structured disaster-response training.

The Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme, an NDMA initiative, aims to develop trained youth volunteers who can serve as community first responders during emergencies. The program will equip them with essential skills in search and rescue, first aid, and disaster management.

The event was graced by Col. Dalbir Singh, GM (TPC) cum Head, Centre for Disaster Management, who is leading the YAMS initiative in Punjab. In his inaugural address, he discussed the objectives of the scheme, provided an overview of the training framework, and highlighted the critical need for community-level preparedness.

The session further benefitted from insights shared by Disaster Management Professional Shri Sudesh Bedi and

Senior officials from MGSIPA, SDMA, and Ms Rattan Kaur Asstt. Director and Dr Sohnu Saini Program Officer of the  university also addressed the volunteers, emphasizing the role of youth in building community resilience.The volunteers will now undergo intensive training in disaster risk reduction, emergency response techniques, and coordination mechanisms. With this launch, Punjab takes a significant step toward building a trained and proactive volunteer force capable of supporting communities during natural calamities and critical incidents.