Una, October 30:- With the objective of strengthening the disaster management system in Una district, making the early warning system more effective and ensuring prompt action during emergencies, virtual training sessions on the ‘Aapda Rakshak Mobile App’ and ‘Where to Plant Bot’ were organised in two sessions (morning and evening). A total of 301 participants from various government departments, panchayat representatives, community workers, educational institutions, voluntary organisations, Aapda Mitras and disaster management volunteers from across the district actively participated in these training sessions.
During the sessions, Dr. Manoj Sharma from AGISAC (Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics and Space Application Centre), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, served as the resource person and provided detailed information about the functioning, utility and importance of both digital initiatives. He explained that effective use of these digital platforms could facilitate the rapid dissemination of disaster-related information, increase public awareness and further strengthen disaster preparedness.
A total of 229 participants attended the first (morning) session. They included heads of departments, officers and employees from various offices, all revenue officers and employees, and principals, headmasters, central head teachers, head teachers, JBTs, schoolteachers and other staff from all education blocks.
The second session, held in the evening, was attended by 72 participants. They included District Development Officers, District Panchayat Officers, all Block Development Officers, all SEBPOs, panchayat pradhans, vice-pradhans and ward members, ASHA workers, RGSA members, all panchayat inspectors, fitters from the Jal Shakti Department, linemen of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, field employees of the Public Works Department, Aapda Mitras, Yuva Aapda Mitras, staff of the District Disaster Emergency Operations Centre, representatives of all non-governmental organisations, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, technical assistants, panchayat-level disaster management volunteers and other volunteers.
On the occasion, Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority and Deputy Commissioner Una, Jatin Lal, appealed to all officers, employees, panchayat representatives, teachers, non-governmental organisations, volunteers and the general public to install the ‘Aapda Rakshak Mobile App’ on their mobile phones and use it regularly. He also urged them to encourage others to download and use the app. He said that timely and accurate information was extremely important during disasters and emergency situations. Such digital platforms could play a significant role in the rapid dissemination of information, increasing public awareness and ensuring effective action.
He also urged all departments and concerned institutions to widely publicise these digital initiatives and create awareness among the general public about their use. He said that sharing accurate and timely information during disasters could help ensure prompt action, public safety and protection of precious human lives. He also appealed to people to download the ‘Aapda Rakshak Mobile App’ through the following link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aapdarakshak
The Una district administration appealed to the general public to adopt digital initiatives related to disaster management and actively participate in building a safe, aware and disaster-resilient society through their maximum utilisation.
