Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
The Disaster Management Committee of Government Arya College, Nurpur organized a seminar along with slogan writing and poster‑making competitions under the chairmanship of Acting Principal Dr. Rakesh Kumar.
Assistant Professor of Geography, Dr. Satya Prakash, delivered an informative lecture on various types of disasters, their causes, and risks arising from geographical conditions. He emphasized that awareness, preparedness, timely warnings, and effective management are essential to minimize disaster losses. Students were also introduced to different measures of disaster risk reduction.
Following the seminar, 20 students participated in the competitions. Cadet Anjali (First Year) secured first place, Cadet Kirti (Second Year) stood second, and Cadet Vanshika won third place. The winners were honored with books as prizes by Acting Principal Dr. Rakesh Kumar, who encouraged students to remain vigilant and proactive about disaster management.
At the conclusion, Committee Convener Captain Surjit Kumar expressed gratitude to all guests, participants, and supporting members. Committee members Prof. Surjit Singh and Prof. Shiv Kumar were also present.
The program aimed to enhance disaster management awareness among students and inspire them to adopt safe practices to reduce risks and respond effectively in emergencies.
