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SHILLONG, Meghalaya: To enhance the efficiency of local-level disaster response, the Aapda Mitra scheme, has been launched on May 23, for the residents of East Khasi District.
The scheme was inaugurated by D Phawa, Additional Deputy Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer, District Disaster Management Authority, during a function organised at Central Training Institute situated in Mawdiangdiang.
The National Disaster Management Authority and State Disaster Management Authority have joined hands for financing and implement the Aapda Mitra Scheme.
The scheme aims to strengthen the local level disaster response with the help of community volunteers. A total of 200 volunteers will be trained, drawn from amongst the local residents, National Service Scheme, Nehru Yuva Kendras, Bharat Scouts, and colleges. These volunteers will be provided with an emergency kit that will include life jackets, emergency lights and torch, gloves, knives, first aid, gas lighter, water bottles, whistle, a rucksack, mosquito net, gumboots and helmet.
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