Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 16: A Training programme organized for master trainers under Hazard Resistant Safe Construction Practices, by the Civil Engineering Department, Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) was commenced here today.
The programme was organized in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Shimla.
The event was graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. RK Sharma, who highlighted the critical importance of constructing hazard-resistant buildings in disaster-prone regions.
He stressed that it should be a priority to ensure that this valuable training reaches professionals at the grassroots level.
The program began with an address by Dr. Tanmay Gupta, Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department and coordinator of the training.
He discussed the importance of celebrating International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) through this program, which includes both practical and theoretical components.
Dean of Academics and Research, Prof. Ashok Gupta, emphasized the need to strictly follow building codes and regulations on construction sites to ensure better and safer structures.
Prof. Ashish Kumar, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, thanked all the participants and wished for productive three-day training.
The event saw the participation of 26 Assistant Engineers (AE) and Junior Engineers (JE) from Shimla district, who will become master trainers and spread safe construction practices at the grassroots level.
The program was initiated under the visionary leadership of Deputy Commissioner-cum- Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, whose dedication to enhancing disaster preparedness made this training possible.
Special thanks were extended to him for his invaluable support and foresight in launching this initiative.
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