Three day workshop on capacity building on disaster risk reduction for a safer society in Jammu and Kashmir was organised by Department of Geography and Disaster Management, University of Kashmir at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Kashmir from 15th to 17th March, 2021.

On the first day, the basics of Disaster Management were discussed by the eminent speakers including Dr Amir A. Khan Professor from NIDM New Delhi and experts, scholars and students of Disaster Management.

The second day of the training program started with a welcome address by Dr. M. Shafi, Associate Professor.
Er. Aamir Ali, Director Disaster Management and Nodal Officer Officer JKSEOC was the Chief Guest on the occasion. 
While addressing the gathering he said that building capacity is an important component of Disaster Management for all. Theoretical knowledge gives basic idea of the subject matter, however, practical knowledge is most essential to get first hand knowledge and experience of disaster preparedness and providing first aid at the time of any incident to save lives.
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Master Trainers including Abdul Gaffar, Aijaz Ahmad, Reyaz Ahmad, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Mohammad Shafi, Aabid Ahmad, Arsheed Ahmad, Firdous Ahmad and Manzoor Ahmad conducted a mock drill on fire fighting and evacuation, besides training on Basic Life Support, First Aid and CPR.

Among other officers who were present included Prof. Shamim Ahmad, Dr. Javaid Ahmad, Dr. Mohammad Shafi, Dr. Harmeet Singh, Dr. GM Rather, Dr. Akhtar Alam, Mohmad Suhail Wani and Bilquees Dar.