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Sri Amritsar Saheb/Kapurthala/Jalandhar () I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU)’s Amritsar Campus successfully organized a 07-Day District Level Disaster Management Camp. The camp shared theoretical scientific study as well as practical dummy training for students. It was organized from 23 January to 30 January 2026. The camp was organized jointly by the District Administration of Sri Amritsar Saheb & NSS unit of IKG PTU Amritsar Campus. The objective of this camp was strengthening disaster preparedness, emergency response and community resilience among youth.

This camp was inaugurated by District Revenue Officer (DRO), Amritsar where Tehsildar was also present. On this occasion, Dr. Ashish Arora, Director, IKG PTU Amritsar Campus, extended his sincere thanks & welcome to the District Administration, Amritsar, for organizing this camp and for choosing the Amritsar Campus as the main venue. The camp was organized on behalf of IKGPTU Amritsar Campus by Mr. Ajay Kumar, In charge NSS unit, IKGPTU Amritsar Campus, whose coordination and dedicated efforts ensured the smooth conduct of the program.

The camp witnessed the participation of approximately 265 NSS volunteers, including 65 volunteers from IKGPTU Amritsar Campus and 200 volunteers from BBK DAV College, GNDU, Saroop Rani College, SSS College, and GNDU Verka, making it a truly state-level collaborative effort.

Throughout the seven days, the camp offered a balanced combination of theoretical sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on training, delivered by experts from the Regional Disaster Response Force (RDRF), Fire Management Services, Red Cross Team, and other disaster response agencies. The program began with an orientation session and a pre-evaluation assessment to gauge the initial understanding of volunteers, followed by lectures on disaster resilience, climate change, heat waves, and atmospheric hazards such as thundering and lightning.

Volunteers were trained in human survival techniques in hostile environments, including emergency shelter creation and resource management. Practical training sessions on fire safety enabled volunteers to handle fire extinguishers and perform controlled fire suppression. Specialized demonstrations and practice sessions were conducted on rescue and carrying techniques, enabling participants to safely evacuate injured persons without stretchers.

The camp also covered flood management and evacuation procedures, along with first aid training, CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), and First Aid for Disaster Operations (FDAO) focusing on soft tissue injuries, burns, lacerations, and trauma management. Volunteers actively practiced bandaging, pressure application, and life-saving techniques under expert supervision.

Ceremonial activities such as flag hoisting and parade march instilled discipline and unity among volunteers. Sessions by the Red Cross Team provided valuable insights into the structure and functioning of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The camp concluded with cultural performances by volunteers from participating institutions and prize distribution ceremonies recognizing outstanding participation and performance.