11th October 2024, Goa
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organized a workshop on disaster management in agriculture, with special reference to coastal India, today.
Prof (Dr) J.S. Bhatia, Senior Consultant (Disaster Management) and Director, Training, MGSIPA, Govt of Punjab, and former Assistant Commandant, ITBP/NDRF, MHA, Govt of India, spoke about various hazards that cause disasters in agriculture and rural life and discussed strategies for disaster risk reduction as a preventive measure in the event of floods, earthquakes, fires, and biological threats, including modern-day epidemics and pandemics. Prof. Bhatia emphasized the importance of hazard mapping of areas in coastal India to enhance preparedness and develop strategies to mitigate disaster risks in advance, thereby saving lives, animals, and crops.
Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the proactive measures taken over the past three years to safeguard lives and civil structures at the Institute. He also spoke about the upcoming workshops aimed at reducing disaster impacts, which will be conducted for farmers in the field to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills.
A total of 40 staff members attended the workshop and actively interacted with the experts, addressing their concerns about various disaster situations and rapid response strategies to minimize losses.
(Source: ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)
Read more: https://icar.org.in/workshop-disaster-management-agriculture-special-reference-coastal-india
