Building Resilience through Preparedness: ADBU Civil Engineering DRR Club Collaborates with NDRF Assam

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Club, Department of Civil Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University, in collaboration with the NSS Cell, ADBU and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Assam, organised a programme on “Disaster Preparedness and Capacity Building of NSS Volunteers as First Responders” at the Azara Campus on 8 September 2026. The programme aimed to enhance disaster awareness and strengthen practical preparedness among NSS volunteers, students and faculty members, with particular emphasis on the disaster vulnerabilities of the Northeast Region. Report_pdf Resource persons from NDRF, including Mr. Prabin Phukan, Mr. Sanjay Singh, Mr. Jitendar Kumar Choudhury and Mr. Subal Sutradhar, conducted field-oriented demonstrations and interactive sessions covering emergency response, first aid awareness, casualty handling, the Heimlich manoeuvre for choking emergencies, use of locally available materials for emergency flotation support, emergency communication, and the importance of discipline, coordination and safety during disasters. Report_pdf Report_pdf The hands-on programme provided participants with valuable insights into the role of trained volunteers as responsible first responders and encouraged teamwork, volunteerism and a sustained culture of disaster preparedness, thereby strengthening the University’s ongoing efforts towards disaster risk reduction and community resilience.