Himachal: Mobile App to Help Schools Prepare Disaster Management Plan – News18

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has developed a mobile app to help schools prepare a School Disaster Management Plan.

Competitions for all schools will be organized to encourage the best preparation of the School Disaster Management Plan (SDMP), an official statement said, adding the ’School Safety’ app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

To incentivize participation and excellence in preparing the SDMP, the top school will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, the next three best entries will receive Rs 50,000 each and the other six best entries will receive Rs 30,000 each.

The SDMP prepared till September 30 will only be considered for prizes to be given on October 12.

A mock drill would also be organized on October 13 at the school level on disasters like landslides, flash floods, fire, and earthquakes, the statement said.

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) would also celebrate International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction under the banner of Samarth – a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Central government.

The 13th edition of Samarth will be organized from October 1 to 15 along with exhibitions and workshops at the state level, street play, memory walk, and various competitions at the district level, the statement added.

A ’gram sabha’ will be held on October 2 to deal with monsoon-related disasters and promote safe construction practices that are resistant to hazards like landslides, earthquakes, and fires.

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