A Detailed Report on SAMARTH 2016 Organized from 19 th September,2016 to 13 th October,2016 at District Hamirpur.

A Detailed Report on SAMARTH 2016 Organized from 19 th September,2016 to 13 th October,2016 at District Hamirpur. Coordinated & Prepared by: Samiksha Sharma, T & CB Coordinator, Rahul Sharma, Asst. I.T Coordinator, District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur 1

Subject: Regarding Celebration of Samarth-2016 State Level Mass Awareness and Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction. Objective: To spread mass Awareness among masses and Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction at district Hamirpur. Events/Activities held at district Hamirpur: 1. Meetings held at Gram Sabha/ Panchayat level in all Panchayats of Hamirpur district with an objective to promote dialogue on local concerns related to disaster management. The Gram Sabha will be attended by the Panchayat members as well as the local-level functionaries of the line department with the help of DRDA/ District Panchayat Officer from 19th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. Agenda of Disaster Risk Reduction was included in Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October 2016. 2. Conducted Nukkad Natak/ Puppet Show for general public with the help of Language, Art and Culture Department. 3. Conducted Mock Drill on Natural and Human Induced disaster with the support of paramilitary forces, Indian army, Police, Home Guards, Civil Defense and other stakeholder departments between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. 4. (i) Mandatory Evacuation & Shakeout drill & Drop cover hold exercise in every school of Hamirpur district in between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 at 11:30 am with the support of education department has been completed successfully. (ii) Drawing, Poster & Slogan making and Essay making competition for Public and Private Schools with the support of Education department (Higher & Elementary) has been done successfully. 5. Photography Competition for general public with the help of IPR department. For this, committee was formed and best 3 photography on disaster management issued and awarded it in the form of some incentives or cash and certificates. 6. Citizen Solidarity March & Half Marathon conducted to generate awareness with the support of Red Cross, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NCC, NSS and Non-Government Organizations working in district Hamirpur. 2

Introduction: Hamirpur district, which has a population of around 454,768 (according to 2011 census) occupies the 8th rank among the districts in terms of population. In terms of density of population per sq.km., Hamirpur district with 407 persons per sq.km. stands at 1st position among the district of the state is vulnerable to natural disasters such as Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, Drought as well as manmade disasters like fire, stampede, road accidents etc. The region being designated under Seismic Zone 90.9 % area of the Hamirpur district is situated in earthquake Zone V indicating fairly high seismicity thus falls under very high risk zone and rest 9.1% of area falls in earthquake Zone IV. With a view of on socio-economic & disaster profile of the district, it is imperative to set up disaster preparedness and mitigation measures in place so that, when disaster happens at anytime and anywhere, community will be fully prepared to protect themselves, because they are the first responders to protect their lives, live-stocks, properties & other valuable assets. District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur (DDMA) in collaboration with State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) conducted a flagship mass awareness campaign Samarth-2016 from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 in district Hamirpur. This report is an attempt to highlight the district preparedness exercise at Sub-Division level, Block level, School level & Panchayat level. Special Thanks: This Training Programme & Report was made possible thanks to the support of our worthy Chairman-cum-Deputy Commissioner, DDMA, Hamirpur, Madan Chauhan, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rupali Thakur, SDM s BDO s, IPR Department, District Language Office, Elementary Education, Higher Education and others. We would like to extend our thanks to all the Teachers, Students & others for their active participation, involvement to make Samarth-2016 successful in district Hamirpur. 3

Strategy developed to implement flagship mass awareness campaign Samarth-2016 in district Hamirpur In pursuance of letter received from Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue & Disaster Management) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide letter No. Rev. (DMC) (F) 11-45/2009 (SAMARTH 2016) & Rev. (DMC) (F) 11-45/2009-IV dated 5 th August 2016 and as per as Action Work Plan for District Disaster Management Authority-2016, to said that Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority organized its flagship mass awareness campaign Samarth-2016 from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. As a part of the campaign, various events and activities has been carried out with the help of our respective departments in various part of the district, for which meeting was organized in Hamir Bhawan on 15-09-2016 at 3:30 pm sharp under the overall guidance of Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur. Therefore, requested the following officers to attend the meeting, for the smooth functioning of the activities. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Hamirpur 2. The Sub-Divisional Magistrates (Hamirpur, Sujanpur, Nadaun, Bhoranj & Barsar) 3. The Secretary, Red Cross Society, Hamirpur 4. The Project Officer, DRDA, Hamirpur 5. The Block Development Officer (Hamirpur, Sujanpur, Nadaun, Bhoranj, Bamson & Bijhri) 6. The Deputy Director Elementary/Higher Education, Hamirpur 7. The Principal, District Institute of Education Training (DIET) 8. The District Public Relation Officer, IPR department, Hamirpur 9. The Coordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Hamirpur. 10. The Commandant, Home Guard, Hamirpur 11. The District Panchayat Officer, Hamirpur 12. The District Language Officer, Hamirpur 13. The District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Hamirpur 14. The Fire Officer, Hamirpur 15. The Commandant, 4 th Coy NCC, Hamirpur 4

Agenda of meeting discussed on Celebration of Samarth- 2016 State Level Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction with above mentioned Officers & Training & Capacity Building Coordinator, Asst. IT Coordinator Meeting Room: Hamir Bhawan, Deputy Commissioner Office, district Hamirpur Date: 15-09-2016 Time: 3:30 p.m Objective of Meeting: A mass awareness campaign for Disaster Risk Reduction & Capacity Building Programme would going to be organized from 19th September to 13th October, 2016 throughout the State. As a part of the campaign, various events & activities will be carried out at the district Hamirpur. The objective of this awareness campaign is to promote a culture of disaster reduction, including disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness and to encourage citizen and Government to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations. IEC material is to be distributed by all the concerned departments to spread awareness among the common people. Sr. No. Events/Activities Actions to be taken Actions to be taken by Departments/Responsible Officers 1. Meetings at Gram Sabha/ Panchayat level in all Panchayats of Hamirpur district with an objective to promote dialogue on local concerns related to disaster management. The Gram Sabha will be attended by the Panchayat members as well as the local-level functionaries of the line department with the help of DRDA/ District Panchayat Officer from 19th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. Agenda of Disaster Risk Reduction Should be included in Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October 2016 1. Agenda of Disaster Risk Reduction Should be included in Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October 2016 (Copy enclosed on Flag a) 2. IEC material is to be distributed in all the Panchayat Office, Govt. Departments, Anganwadi, Hospitals, Dispensary, Project Officer, DRDA, Hamirpur and District Panchayat Officer, Hamirpur. 5

2. Nukkad Natak/ Puppet Show for general public with the help of Language, Art and Culture Department. 3. Mock Drill on Natural and Human Induced disaster with the support of paramilitary forces, Indian Lok Mitra Kendra, Rashan Depot (under the concerned Panchayats) 3. A brief report with Photographs send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. 1. To conduct Nukkad Natak/ Puppet Show (In the 5 Sub- Divisions, 2 shows was conducted in each Subdivision under the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate. 2. IEC material is to be distributed among common people. 3. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. 1. Conducting Mock Drills with the help District Language Officer, Hamirpur District Public Relation Officer, Hamirpur with the help of NYK and Mahila Mandal. All the Sub-Divisional Magistrates with help of - Police Department, Home 6

army, Police, Home Guards, Civil Defence and other stakeholder departments between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. 4. Mandatory Evacuation & Shakeout drill & Drop cover hold exercise in every school of Hamirpur district in between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 at 11:30 am with the support of education department. Drawing, Poster & Slogan making and Essay making competition for Public and Private Schools with the support of Education department ( Higher & Elementary) of Police Department, Home Guard Department and Fire Department under the supervision and overall guidance of SDM s in their concerned Sub-Divisions. 2. IEC material is to be distributed during Mock drill. 3. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. 1. In pursuance of letter received by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue & Disaster Management) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide letter Rev. (DMC) (F) 11-45/2009-IV dated 5 th August 2016 mandatory to be conduct activities like Evacuation & Guard Department and Fire Department. Deputy Director Elementary Education, Hamirpur Deputy Director Higher Education, Hamirpur Principal, District Institute of Education Training (DIET) 7

5. Photography Competition for general public with the help of IPR department. You may form the committee for it and select the best photography on disaster management issues and award it in the form of some incentives or cash and certificates. Shakeout drill & Drop cover hold exercise in every school of Hamirpur district in between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 at 11:30 am. 2. To be conduct Drawing, Poster & Slogan making and Essay making competition for Public and Private Schools. 3. A brief report with Photographs send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016 1. To conduct Photography Competition for general public between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 2. Form the committee for it and select the best photography on disaster management issues and award it in the form of some District Public Relation Officer, IPR department, Hamirpur 8

6. Citizen Solidarity March & Half Marathon to generate awareness with the support of Red Cross, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NCC, NSS and Non-Government Organizations working in district Hamirpur. incentives or cash and certificates. 3. IEC material is to be distributed among people. 4. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. 1. To conduct Citizen Solidarity March & Half Marathon between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. 2. There shall be three prizes first, second and third for boys and girls separately. The prize shall comprise of cash award of Rs. 2000/- Rs. 1500/- & Rs. 1000/-each. 3. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Red Cross, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NCC, NSS and District Youth Services & Sports, Hamirpur 9

Newspaper Cutting of meeting held under the overall guidance of Worthy Deputy Commissioner & Superintendent of Police, Hamirpur 10

After the Successfully held meeting under the overall guidance of Hon ble Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, Proceedings was prepared by Training & Capacity Building Coordinator, Hamirpur & approved by Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur. Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh (Disaster Management Cell, Hamirpur) Room No.308-309 ddmahamirpur@gmail.com Proceedings of the meeting on Celebration of Samarth- 2016 State Level Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction held under the Chairmanship of Worthy Deputy Commissioner, district Hamirpur on 15-09-2016 at 3:30 p.m. in Hamir Bhawan. The following attended the meeting: 1. Ajay Bodh, S.P, Hamirpur 2. Kritika Kulhari, SDO (C) Hamirpur 3. Balwan Chand, SDO (C) Sujanpur 4. Amit Mehra, SDO (C) Nadaun 5. S.K Prashar, SDO (C) Bhoranj 6. Rajeev Thakur, DRO, Hamirpur 7. S.R Thakur, Fire Officer Hamirpur 8. Ashok Kumar, Home Guard Officer, Hamirpur 9. Pankaj Sharma, A.C. (Dev.) Bhoranj 10. Virender Thakur, J.E Dev. Block Bhijri 11. Rohit chand, Deputy Director Elementary Education Hamirpur 12. Som Dutt Sankhyan, Deputy Director Higher Education Hamirpur 13. Ramesh Chand, District Panchayat Officer Hamirpur 14. Rajesh Kumar, S.E B.D. O/B.D. O Hamirpur 15. Hari Chand Attri, B.D.O Sujanpur 16. Yashpal Singh, B.D.O Bomson 17. Bishan Dev, B.D.O Nadaun 18. Asmita Shakeet, B.D.O Hamirpur 19. S.R Chauhan, Tehsildar Bomson 20. Roop Lal, Supdt. G.II, S.D.M Office, Barsar 21. Neelam Chandel, District Language Officer Hamirpur 22. I.P Goel, Nehru Yuva Kendra Hamirpur 23. Gaurav Sharma, DIET Hamirpur 24. Puran, D.Y.S SO Hamirpur 25. Samiksha Sharma, Capacity and Training Coordinator. 12

26. Rahul Sharma, Assistant IT Coordinator The District Revenue Officer, district Hamirpur welcomed the worthy Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur and participants at the outset of the meeting. Hon ble Chairman apprised the objective of this awareness campaign is to promote a culture on disaster preparation, preparedness and mitigation. Encourage people and PRIs to take part in building more disaster resilient communities. The Deputy Commissioner also directed all the respected concerned departments to hold various events & activities will be carried out during Samarth-2016 on priority basis to build up more disaster resilient communities and district. The Deputy Commissioner also stressed upon to distribute IEC material during various events or activities that carried out in district Hamirpur to spread awareness among the common people. Following decision were taken: 1. Special Gram Sabha Meetings: - Agenda of Disaster Risk Reduction should be included in Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October, 2016 at Gram Sabha/Panchayat level in all Panchayats of Hamirpur district. Following issues must be addressed at Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October 2016 on Disaster Risk Reduction: Hazard prevailing in Panchayat area and discussion on preparedness measures to be taken to reduce or overcome the effects of disaster. Disaster Management Committees and Teams have to be formed at the village level to facilitate the process of Community Based Disaster Preparedness. Core Committee: Pradhan, Panchayat Secretary, Ward Members and Officers of Govt. Departments. Search and Rescue Team: For evacuation and response at the time of disaster. First Aid Team: Act as a first responder to provide basic medical aid at the time of disaster. Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute in all the Panchayat Offices, Govt. Departments, Anganwadi, Hospitals, Dispensary, Lok Mitra Kendra, Rashan Depot etc. during Samarth from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Actions by: Project Officer, DRDA Hamirpur, District Panchayat Officer, all the S.D. M s and all the B.D. O s. 2. Nukkad Natak/ Puppet Show: - To spread awareness among general public, shows of Nukkad Natak/Puppet Show in all the 5 Sub-divisions of selected crowded area. 13

Sr.Name Subdivision Date/Time Places and time for Nukkad Natak 1. Bhoranj 27 th September,2016 Tarkadi at 11:00 am and Patta at 2:00 pm 2. Sujanpur 28 th September,2016 Sujanpur Bus Stand at 11:00 am and Chabutra at 2:00 pm 3. Nadaun 29 th September,2016 Kitpal at 11:00 am and Bhumpal at 2:00 pm 4. Barsar 30 th September, 2016 Bhijri at 11:00 am and Maharal at 2:00 pm 5. Hamirpur 1 st October, 2016 Dhalot at 11:00 am and Anu at 2:00 pm Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute among common people to spread awareness during Samarth carried out from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Actions by: All the concerned S.D. M s, District Language Officer Hamirpur and District Public Relation Officer Hamirpur. 3. Conducting Mock Drills: Conducting Mock Drills with the help of Police Department, Home Guard Department and Fire Department under the supervision and overall guidance of SDM s in their concerned Sub-Divisions. Dates decided to conduct mock drills in District Hamirpur. Sr.Name Subdivision Date Places for Mock Drills 1. Barsar 21 st September, 2016 Govt. Sen. Sr. School Bijhari (Boy) 2. Bhoranj 24 th September, 2016 Govt. Sen. Sr. School Bhoranj 3. Sujanpur 28 th September,2016 Govt. Sen. Sr. School Sujanpur 4. Nadaun 3 rd October, 2016 Govt. Sen. Sr. School Nadaun (Boy) 5. Hamirpur 6 th October, 2016 Govt. Sen. Sr. School Hamirpur (Boy) Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute among common people to spread awareness during Samarth carried out from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Actions by: All the concerned S.D. M s with the help of Police Department, Home Guard Department and Fire Department. 14

4. In pursuance of letter received by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue & Disaster Management) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide letter Rev. (DMC) (F) 11-45/2009-IV dated 5 th August 2016 mandatory to be conduct activities like Evacuation & Shakeout drill & Drop cover hold exercise in every school of Hamirpur district in between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016 at 11:30 am. To be conduct Drawing, Poster & Slogan making and Essay making competition for Public and Private Schools. Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute among common people to spread awareness during Samarth carried out from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Actions by: Deputy Director Elementary Education/Higher Education/DIET Hamirpur assistance with Police Department, Home Guard Department and Fire Department. 5. Photography Competition To conduct Photography Competition for general public between 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. Form the committee for it and select the best photography on disaster management issues and award it in the form of some incentives or cash and certificates. Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute among common people to spread awareness during Samarth carried out from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. department, Hamirpur Actions by: District Public Relation Officer, IPR 6. Solidarity March & Half Marathon To conduct Citizen Solidarity March & Half Marathon on 25 th September 2016 from Gandhi Chowk to NIT Hamirpur to generate awareness. Collect IEC material from District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur on 20 th September, 2016 to distribute among common people to spread awareness during Samarth carried out from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. A brief report with Photographs and bills send to District Disaster Management Authority after successful completion of Samarth-2016. Actions by: S.D.M Hamirpur, Red Cross, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NCC, NSS and District Youth Services & Sports, Hamirpur 15

A. Report on first Activity on Mock Drills 1. Report from Sub-Division Barsar Mock Drill was conducted on Govt Senior Secondary School, Bijhari on dated: - 21-09-2016 under the Supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Barsar. The officials/participants from the following departments present in Mock Drill: - Police Department, Barsar Employees from SDM Office, Barsar Employees of BDO Office, Barsar Officers from Forest Department Home Guard Department Fire Department, Hamirpur Block Level Officer, Bijhari Principals/Headmaster s and Students from different schools. N.S.S and N.C.C Officers and Cadets. Local People Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction under Samarth-2016 was conducted in Sub-Division Barsar on 21-09-2016. Mock Drill was conducted in collaboration with Fire Department, Police Department and Home Guard. To conduct various exercises in which a detailed demonstration was shown to the participants about Search and Rescue, First Aid Safety Techniques, Drop Cover Hold Exercise, Stop Drop and Roll Exercise. Fire Department provide detailed information about Fire Safety Equipment s, Fire Safety Techniques etc. Home Guard Department provide detailed information about Search and Rescue Operations, First Aid Techniques. IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. Nukkad Natak was also conducted to aware the School Children, Teachers and Local People. 16

The event highlighted that since disaster affect economic & social processes, it is imperative to have preparedness & mitigation measures to minimize losses. The mock drill was audited by department of Home Guard & department of Fire. The mock exercise on earthquake & on fire safety was appreciated at various levels. Various media organizations along with IPR Department also appreciated the efforts made. The exercise was a remarkable step towards preparing masses & students for any probable situation arising aftermath of severe earthquake. 17

Search and Rescue techniques done by Students of Govt. Senior Secondary School, Bijhari 18

IEC matrial distributed among students for awareness generation. 19

Various activities were organized in every school of Sub-Division-Barsar. The following activities were conducted on account of Samarth 2016: - a) Mandatory Evacuation & Shake Drill & Drop Cover Hold Exercise was conducted in all the Schools. b) Drawing, Poster and Slogan making and Essay Competition in all the Schools with the support of Education Department (Higher and Elementary). The purpose was to reduce earthquake related injuries and deaths among students. 21

2. Report from Sub-Division Bhoranj Mock Drill was conducted on Govt Senior Secondary School, Bhoranj on dated 24-09-2016 under the Supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Bhoranj. The officials/participants from the following departments present in Mock Drill: - Police Department, Bhoranj Employees from SDM Office, Bhoranj Employees from BDO Office, Bhoranj Officials from Disaster Management Department, Hamirpur. Home Guard Department Fire Department, Hamirpur Block Level Officer, Bhoranj Principals/Headmaster s and Students from different schools. N.S.S and N.C.C Officers and Cadets. Local People. Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction under Samarth-2016 was conducted in Sub-Division Bhoranj on 24-09-2016. Mock Drill was conducted in collaboration with Fire Department, Police Department and Home Guard. To conduct various exercises in which a detailed demonstration was shown to the participants about Search and Rescue, First Aid Safety Techniques, Drop Cover Hold Exercise, Stop Drop and Roll Exercise. Fire Department provide detailed information about Fire Safety Equipment s, Fire Safety Techniques etc. Home Guard Department provide detailed information about Search and Rescue Operations, First Aid Techniques. IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. Nukkad Natak was also conducted to aware the School Children, Teachers and Local People. 22

IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. 23

Mock drill & mass awareness programme were held for mass awareness generation. Basic purpose of mock drill was to generate awareness among students, teachers & others was to generate awareness & to evaluate the level of preparedness and coordination among students & teachers along with other staff. 25

Various activities were organized in every school of Tehsil-Barsar. The following activities were conducted on account of Samarth 2016: - a.) Mandatory Evacuation & Shake Drill & Drop Cover Hold Exercise was conducted in all the Schools. b.) Drawing, Poster and Slogan making and Essay Competition in all the Schools with the support of Education Department (Higher and Elementary). Nukkad Natak was also conducted to aware the School Children, Teachers and Local People. 26

3. Report from Sub-Division Sujanpur. Mock Drill was conducted on Govt Senior Secondary School, Sujanpur on dated: - 28-09-2016 under the Supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sujanpur. The officials/participants from the following departments present in Mock Drill: - Police Department, Sujanpur Employees from SDM Office, Sujanpur Officials from Disaster Management Department, Hamirpur. Home Guard Department Fire Department, Hamirpur Block Level Officer, Sujanpur Principals/Headmaster s and Students from different schools. N.S.S and N.C.C Officers and Cadets. Local People. Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction under Samarth-2016 was conducted in Sub-Division Sujanpur on 28-09-2016. Mock Drill was conducted in collaboration with Fire Department, Police Department and Home Guard. To conduct various exercises in which a detailed demonstration was shown to the participants about Search and Rescue, First Aid Safety Techniques, Drop Cover Hold Exercise, Stop Drop and Roll Exercise. Fire Department provide detailed information about Fire Safety Equipment s, Fire Safety Techniques etc. Home Guard Department provide detailed information about Search and Rescue Operations, First Aid Techniques. IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. Nukkad Natak was also conducted to aware the School Children, Teachers and Local People. 27

Various activities were organized in every school of Tehsil-Sujanpur. The following activities were conducted on account of Samarth 2016: - a.) Mandatory Evacuation & Shake Drill & Drop Cover Hold Exercise was conducted in all the Schools. b.) Drawing, Poster and Slogan making and Essay Competition in all the Schools with the support of Education Department (Higher and Elementary). 29

4. Report from Sub-Division Hamirpur. Mock Drill was conducted on Govt Senior Secondary School (Boys), Hamirpur on dated: - 06-10-2016 under the Supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Hamirpur. The officials/participants from the following departments present in Mock Drill: - Police Department, Hamirpur Employees from SDM Office, Tehsil Office, Hamirpur Home Guard Department Fire Department, Hamirpur Block Level Officer, Hamirpur Principals/Headmaster s and Students from different schools. N.S.S and N.C.C Officers and Cadets. Local People. Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction under Samarth-2016 was conducted in Sub-Division Hamirpur on 06-10-2016. Mock Drill was conducted in collaboration with Fire Department, Police Department and Home Guard. To conduct various exercises in which a detailed demonstration was shown to the participants about Search and Rescue, First Aid Safety Techniques, Drop Cover Hold Exercise, Stop Drop and Roll Exercise. Fire Department provide detailed information about Fire Safety Equipment s, Fire Safety Techniques etc. Home Guard Department provide detailed information about Search and Rescue Operations, First Aid Techniques. IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. 30

Various activities were organized in every school of Hamirpur. The following activities were conducted on account of Samarth 2016: - a.) Mandatory Evacuation & Shake Drill & Drop Cover Hold Exercise was conducted in all the Schools. b.) Drawing, Poster and Slogan making and Essay Competition in all the Schools with the support of Education Department (Higher and Elementary). 33

5. Report from Sub-Division Nadaun. Mock Drill was conducted on Govt. Senior Secondary School (Boys), Nadaun on dated: - 03-10-2016 under the Supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nadaun. The officials/participants from the following departments present in Mock Drill: - Police Department, Nadaun Employees from SDM Office, Tehsil Office, Nadaun Home Guard Department. Fire Department, Hamirpur Block Level Officer, Nadaun Principals/Headmaster s and Students from different schools. N.S.S and N.C.C Officers and Cadets. Local People. Mass Awareness & Capacity Building Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction under Samarth-2016 was conducted in Sub-Division Nadaun on 03-10-2016. Mock Drill was conducted in collaboration with Fire Department, Police Department and Home Guard. To conduct various exercises in which a detailed demonstration was shown to the participants about Search and Rescue, First Aid Safety Techniques, Drop Cover Hold Exercise, Stop Drop and Roll Exercise. Fire Department provide detailed information about Fire Safety Equipment s, Fire Safety Techniques etc. Home Guard Department provide detailed information about Search and Rescue Operations, First Aid Techniques. IEC Material (related to Disaster Management) was distributed for Awareness. Nukkad Natak was also conducted to aware the School Children, Teachers and Local People. 34

Various activities were organized in every school of Nadaun. The following activities were conducted on account of Samarth 2016: - c.) Mandatory Evacuation & Shake Drill & Drop Cover Hold Exercise was conducted in all the Schools. d.) Drawing, Poster and Slogan making and Essay Competition in all the Schools with the support of Education Department (Higher and Elementary). 36

B. Report on Second Activity on Nukkad Natak s NUKKAD NATAK S IN DISTRICT HAMIRPUR. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Hamirpur was conducted Mass Awareness Campaign Samarth-2016 in all Sub-Division of Hamirpur district from 19 th September,2016 to 13 th October, 2016. During Samarth-2016 Nukkad Natak was conducted at various places of district Hamirpur. Date Nukkad Natak Group Place Time Subdivision 27-09-2016 Jeevan Musical Group Jharlog 11:00 a.m. Bhoranj Patta 02:00 p.m. 28-09-2016 Triveni Kala Manch Sujanpur Bus Stand 11:00 a.m. Sujanpur Chabutra 02:00 p.m. 29-09-2016 Jeevan Musical Group Kitpal 11:00 a.m. Nadaun Bhumpal 02:00 p.m. 30-09-2016 Jeevan Musical Group Sour 11:00 a.m. Barsar SukharKhad 02:00 p.m. 01-10-2016 Triveni Kala Manch Dhalot 11:00 a.m. Hamirpur Duhga 02:00 p.m. Photos of Nukkad Natak s Nukkad Natak at Sujanpur and Chabutra (Sujanpur) 38

Nukkad Natak at Jarlog and Patta (Bhoranj) 40

Nukkad Natak at Dhalot and Duga (Hamirpur) IEC material distributed among people of Dhalot & Duga panchayat in district Hamirpur during Nukkad Natak. 41

Nukkad Natak at Karer and Sour (Barsar) 42

Nukkad Natak at Kitpal and Kangoo (Nadaun) 43

C. Report on Third Activity in Schools Activities Conducted in School by Deputy Director Elementary and Higher Education, Hamirpur 1. Drop Cover Hold exercise was conducted in every school of Hamirpur district. 2.Mock Exercise was conducted. 3.IEC material was distributed in every school of Hamirpur district to aware the School Children. 4.Different activities such as Slogan Competition/Essay Competition/Drawing Competition was conducted in schools. 44

In Essay Writing Competition, the following students got 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Position. Sr.No Name of School Name of Students Class Position 1. GSSS Sujanpur Adarsh Dogra 12 th 1 st 2. GSSS Parol Rohit Sharma 9 th 2 nd 3. GGSSS Nadaun Vaishali 11 th 3 rd In Painting Competition, Primary Section (Elementary Education), the following students got 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Position. Sr.No Name of School Name of Students Class Position 1. Sarvodaya Public School Karot 2. Shiksha Jyoti Public School Rurhan 3. Savitri Public School Hamirpur Rohit 5 th 1 st Muskan 5 th 2 nd Anshika Rai 5 th 3 rd In Middle Section Slogan Competition, English Version (Elementary Education), the following students got 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Position. Sr.No Name of School Name of Students Class Position 1. GSSS Kakriar Monika 8 th 1 st 2. Indira Memorial Public School Bhota Aman Datyal 8th 2 nd 3. GSSS Patlander Priyanka 8th 3 rd In Middle Section Slogan Competition, Hindi Version (Elementary Education), the following students got 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Position. Sr.No Name of School Name of Students Class Position 1. GMS Bagarti u/c GSSS Nalti Punita 6 th 1 st 2. GSSS Basaral Deexa 7 th 2 nd 3. GGHS Bijhari Jyoti 8th 3 rd 46

D. Report on Fourth Activity in Panchayats Special Gram Sabha Meeting regarding Disaster Management In Samarth-2016, Special Gram Sabha Meetings was organized in all the Gram Panchayats on 2 nd October, 2016. in respect of Dev. Block Hamirpur, Sujanpur, Nadaun, Barsar, Bhoranj. IEC Material has been distributed to all the panchayats. Various activities conducted to aware the common people about disaster management. Committees under Disaster Management I.e. Core Committee, Search and Rescue Committee and First Aid Committee has also been constituted in all the Gram Panchayats on Special Gram Sabha meeting held on 2 nd October, 2016 in district Hamirpur. And DDMA, Hamirpur had collected all the compiled data on above mentioned committee members along with their contact numbers. Following issues has been addressed at Special Gram Sabha Meeting of 2 nd October 2016 on Disaster Risk Reduction: Hazard prevailing in Panchayat area and discussion on preparedness measures to be taken to reduce or overcome the effects of disaster. Disaster Management Committees and Teams have to be formed at the village level to facilitate the process of Community Based Disaster Preparedness. 47

E. Report on Fifth Activity on Marathon Citizen Solidarity March and Half Marathon Citizen Solidary March and Half Marathon was conducted on 25 th September, 2016 from Gandhi Chowk to NIT Hamirpur to generate awareness with the support of Red Cross, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NCC, NSS and Non-Government Organizations. Children as well as People of Hamirpur district was participated in Half Marathon. Certificate was distributed to each participant and Cash award was distributed to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Prizes winners (Male & Female separately). 2000/- Cash prize to 1 st winner (male category) 1500/- Cash prize to 2 nd winner (male category) 1000/- Cash prize to 3 rd winner (male category) 2000/- Cash prize to 1 st winner (Female category) 1500/- Cash prize to 2 nd winner (Female category) 1000/- Cash prize to 3 rd winner (Female category 48

During Marathon IEC material were distributed by District Administration, Hamirpur among masses for awareness purpose. 49

F. Report on Sixth Activity on Photography Competition Photography Competition Photography Competition was organized for general public with the help of IPR department. After selection of best photography by the committee of IPR department. Cash prize and certificate was awarded to the winner. First Prize Rohit Kumar, Hamirpur Rs. 1500 Second Prize Raj Kumar, RK Studio, Hamirpur Rs. 1000 Third Prize Nishpaksh Bharti, Nadaun Rs. 500 50

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IEC material published by District Disaster Management Authority, Hamirpur distributed in all the Panchayat Offices, Govt. Departments, Anganwadi, Hospitals, Dispensary, Lok Mitra Kendra, Rashan Depot, Elementary, Higher & Sr. Sec. Schools & among masses during Samarth from 19 th September 2016 to 13 th October 2016. Sr. No. Department Quantity of Material 1. SDM Office, Barsar Brochures-1000 Calendars-200 Posters-100 2. SDM Office, Hamirpur Brochures-500 Calendars-200 Posters-100 3. SDM Office, Nadaun Brochures-500 Calendars-200 Posters-100 4. SDM Office, Sujanpur Brochures-500 Calendars-200 Posters-100 5. SDM Office, Bhoranj Brochures-500 Calendars-200 Posters-100 6. DPRO, Hamirpur Brochures-2000 Calendars-20 Posters-20 7. BDO, Hamirpur Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 8. BDO, Sujanpur Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 9. BDO, Nadaun Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 10. BDO, Bhoranj Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 11. BDO, Bomson Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 12. BDO, Bijhri Big Brochures-250 Small Brochures-250 Calendars-100 Posters-50 13. Office of Elementary Education, Hamirpur Brochures-500 Calendars-550 61

Posters-150 14 Office of Higher Education, Hamirpur Brochures-500 Calendars-800 Posters-400 Total IEC material distributed during Samarth- 2016 Big Brochures-8000 Small Bochuers-2000 Calanders-3000 Posters-1500 62