WARANGAL, NOVEMBER 04, 2026: Nineteen NSS volunteers (15 girls and 4 boys) from the College of Engineering and Technology (KUCET), Kakatiya University, completed the seven-day Yuva Aapda Mitra Training Programme, and held from October 27 to November 2, 2026, at the 4th Battalion TASP premises, Mamnoor, Warangal.
The residential training programme was organised by the Telangana State Disaster Response Force (SDRF–TASP) under the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, and Government of India.
The volunteers received both theoretical and hands-on training in disaster management, first aid, emergency response, fire safety, rescue techniques and effective handling of emergency situations.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy, Officer on Special Duty Prof. B. Venkatrama Reddy, CELT Director R. Meghana Rao, KUCET Principal Prof. N. Ramana, NSS Programme Coordinator Prof. Eesam Narayana, NSS Programme Officers D. Shailaja and M. Soujanya, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff, congratulated the volunteers on successfully completing the training.
The university authorities appreciated the students’ commitment to community service and emphasised the importance of developing practical skills to support people during disasters. They encouraged the volunteers to actively participate in similar social service initiatives.
The Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme aims to equip young volunteers to assist government agencies during disasters and provide timely support to affected communities. The programme seeks to strengthen disaster preparedness, awareness, confidence and emergency response capabilities among youth.
KUCET expressed confidence that the training would empower its NSS volunteers to serve as responsible first responders and extend vital assistance to communities during emergencies.
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