Young people urged to prepare for disasters at Anantapur programme; fire department holds mock drill
Young people in Anantapur participated in a disaster preparedness program organized by MYBharat to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The event included mock fire safety drills and educational sessions to equip students with emergency response skills.
Why it matters
Enhancing disaster literacy among youth is critical for building community resilience and reducing casualties during natural and human-induced emergencies.
Emphasising the importance of disaster preparedness and fire safety, speakers at a meeting organised to create awareness about disaster preparedness called upon young people to develop awareness, respond promptly during emergencies and contribute to reducing the loss of lives and property during disasters.
A programme marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026, themed ‘Resilience Starts at Home’, was organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBharat), Anantapur, under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in coordination with NSS, JNTUA; the Indian Red Cross Society, Anantapur; District Fire Department; Pragathi Padham Youth Association; and PVKK Engineering College, at PVKK Engineering College.
The programme was attended by G. Mamatha, NSS Coordinator, JNTUA; V.S. Srinivasa Reddy, District Fire Officer; Bisathi Bharath, MYBharat Representative; B. Ramesh Babu, Principal, PVKK Engineering College; G. Lakshma Prasad, Chairperson, IRCS Anantapur; and others.
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