Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) reveals, of course, a unique testimony on disaster management on Monday. The rate expected to continue until December 15 covers all types of disasters, including the nature, technology and industry, and even biological disasters.

“The new course is not only directed at preparing humans for prevention of disasters, but also for disaster mitigation. It is specially designed for all activities related to pre-disaster, disaster preparedness and phase after phase of the disaster Management, “Profiles SP Mukhopadhyay, a professor in charge of disaster management programme, said at the inauguration.

“Hazard Mapping-risk, land use planning, rapid assessment of needs, resources and, of course, the hotel, are other aspects in the course,” he added.

This course is the participation of specialists 25-30, with the help and support services to the public and the private sector. “It is the representation of police and firefighters, NGOs and the PWD, among other things,” said Professor Mukhopadhyay.

According to Professor Mukhopadhyay, the course is provided by the support of WHO, UNDP and the Government of India. “From next year, we can also consider offering this course as a graduate program,” said Professor Mukhopadhyay.

Some universities and institutes have started courses in disaster management. IGNOU was the first to offer a six-month certificate course in disaster management for plus two students. The programme is offered through distance mode and provides students with information on disasters - the causes and effects; factors, significance, disaster preparedness; prevention; mitigation; relief; reconstruction and rehabilitation. In addition, IGNOU also offers a comprehensive programme on community awareness in disaster preparedness.

The PRT Institute of Post Graduate Environmental Education and Research, Maidangarhi Marg, New Delhi, in association with Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, offers a two-year Master’s in Disaster Control to graduates or working professionals through distance learning. The institute is engaged in training, research and consultancy in the areas of disaster management, risk analysis, sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, pollution control and monitoring with the idea of optimal development of a global sustainable society. The institute, in association with the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok, also offers a Master’s in Disaster Mitigation for graduates in any discipline. Disaster mitigation includes activities that prevent a disaster and reduce the chance of a calamitous event, or lessen their damaging effects.