early times report
Jammu, Jan 9: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu successfully concluded a 5-day Civil Defence Basic Training Programme on January 9, 2026. The training was conducted under the supervision of Dy. SP Zia-ul-Haq, Deputy Controller Civil Defence, Jammu, and coordinated by Sh. Nisar Ahmad Shah, Managing Director of G-Active Security, Associated Hospital GMC Jammu.
A total of 45 participants, including 5 Security Supervisors and 40 Security Staff—among them female personnel—actively participated in the training. The programme focused on essential life-saving and emergency response techniques such as First Aid, Fire Fighting, Crisis Management, Snake Bite Response, Choking Intervention, and protocols for handling natural and manmade disasters, including terrorist threats.
At the closing ceremony, all participants were awarded certificates recognizing them as Civil Defence/Disaster Relief Trained Individual Volunteers. These credentials affirm their readiness to support institutional and community safety during emergencies.
Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Manu Virk, Security Officer at IIT Jammu, expressed appreciation to the Civil Defence team for their commitment and impactful training sessions. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering a culture of preparedness and responsibility within the institution.
Supervisor Hony Capt Sat Pal (Retd.) managed the entire event on behalf of IIT Jammu, ensuring smooth coordination and active engagement throughout the programme. |
