KARIMNAGAR, NOVEMBER 02, 2026: The seven-day Apadamitra Training – Phase II, organised with the objective of developing a spirit of service, courage, and emergency response skills among NSS volunteers to protect lives during disasters, was completed on Monday (November 2, 2026).
The training programme was conducted from 27 October 2026 to 02 November 2026 at the 13th Battalion, Gudipet, Mancherial District. A total of 102 volunteers from SRR Government Arts and Science College (A), Karimnagar, and Satavahana University enthusiastically participated in the programme.
The valedictory programme was attended by Sri M. Venkateshwarlu, Commanding Officer, 13th Battalion CI Sri Ashok Kumar and Sri Gnanesh as the chief guests.
Addressing the participants, the officers emphasised that trained youth play a vital role in providing immediate assistance to disaster victims, alongside government agencies, during emergencies. They encouraged the students to create awareness about disaster management in their respective communities and to serve society responsibly during times of crisis.
During the seven-day training programme, students received both theoretical and practical training in various aspects of disaster management, including natural disasters, floods, fire accidents, earthquakes, cyclones, first aid, CPR, emergency evacuation procedures, water rescue operations, search and rescue activities, and providing immediate assistance to accident victims.
The programme also focused on disaster response coordination, team spirit, leadership qualities, communication skills, personal safety, and providing psychological support to victims.
Through mock drills, live demonstrations, and practical exercises, students gained hands-on experience and developed the ability to respond effectively to real-life emergency situations.
The Principal of SRR Government Arts and Science College, Prof. K. Ramakrishna, Vice Principals Sri P. Nithin and Sri T. Rajaiah, TGCGTA State President and NSS Advisory Committee Chairman K. Surender Reddy, and SU NSS Coordinator E. Manohar expressed their happiness and appreciated the students for successfully completing the Phase II training programme with active participation.
They also specially appreciated the efforts of NSS Programme Officers Vijay Kumar, K. Tirupathi, B. Elizabeth Rani, K. Arjun, P. Tirupathi, M. Venkateshwarlu, and G. Rajender for their encouragement, coordination, and support in making the programme successful.
They stated that it was commendable that students were not limiting themselves to academic activities but were also actively participating in community service and social responsibility initiatives.
The college management and NSS team expressed their hope that the skills and knowledge acquired through this training would empower students to become responsible Apadamitra volunteers and contribute effectively to disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community safety.
“A trained volunteer can make a difference – timely action and the right skills can save lives.”
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