National Civil Defence College An Institution of Excellence

National Civil Defence College An “ Institution of Excellence” of Ministry of Home Affairs

Civil Defence in India Building People’s Disaster Resilience

Civil Defence all over the world and in India has been a government program that provides guidance and assistance in preparing for, responding to and recovering from public emergencies that result from conflict or natural disasters.

CD Measures Civil Defence measures are designed to deal with immediate emergency conditions, protect the public and restore vital services and facilities that have been destroyed or damaged by disaster.

Major Tasks of Civil Defence To make sure that the public is warned of danger and provided with instructions on how to avoid hazards. Advice people to protect themselves by either evacuating the area or remain and take shelter. Organizing immediate relief to the survivors. Support emergency services – – – Rescue Operations Firefighting Law Enforcement Medical Care Public Works repair Provision of voluntary Food, Shelter and Clothing. Assist in Recovery Operations – Clearance of debris – Restoring utility services – Managing relocations centers

Civil Defence in India The Civil Defence programme in India relies on the individual and the locality, doing that which is necessary to increase the chances of survival, to minimise damage and to recover quickly.

National Civil Defence College Historical background The NCDC was founded on 29 th April 1957 at Nagpur as Central Emergency Relief Training Institute (CERTI) to offer advanced & specialist training for efficient conduct of relief operations after any disaster. It was inaugurated by the late Shri. Y. B. Chavan, then Chief Minister of Bombay State.

The Training programmes of CERTI primarily focused on emergency services necessary to be organised after a natural disaster. Flood Rescue Training at CERTI

National Civil Defence College CERTI was renamed as National Civil Defence College in 1968 after the passage of Civil Defence Act, 1968 by the Parliament.

Designated Objectives To organize scientific and specialized skill oriented training of trainers in order to enhance capabilities of Emergency Relief officers and personnel for efficient conduct of Disaster Response and Relief operations during War Emergencies and Natural Disasters. To advise Ministry of Home Affairs in technical matters related to Civil Defence Organisation. To assist the Ministry of Home Affairs in compilation of handbooks, manuals and other Civil Defence literature.

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Present Status of the College The College conducts 22 different courses categorized as Instructors, Management, Advanced and Specialized Courses. It has trained 47, 096 trainers including 8 officers of foreign countries since 1957. It has been conducting courses for Disaster Relief Trainers since 1978.

CD Training Needs Assessment of learning needs of Civil Defence Organization is made on the basis of information gathered from: – Learners themselves – Others who know the learners – Job requirements – Record of events This is a continuous process that is updated regularly

Disaster Management Curriculum RESPONSE MODULES: – Earthquake Disaster Response Course. – Flood/ Cyclone Disaster Response Course. – Advance Search & Rescue Course. – Collapsed Structure Search & Location Course – Chemical Disaster First Responder Course. – Emergency Response to Rail Transport Accidents Course – Incident Management & Command System Course – Training of Trainers in Radiological & Nuclear Emergencies Course. – Auxiliary Fire Fighting Course. – Unexploded Bombs & Explosive Safety Course. – Amateur Radio Communication for Responders Course – Communications for CD Trainers Course

Disaster Management Curriculum RESPONSE MODULES – MEDICAL: – Basic Life Support Course. – Biological Incident First Responder Course. – Medical Operations against WMD for Doctors Course. – Advance Life Support Course – Advance Hazmat Life Support Course. – Incident Community Health Needs Course.

Disaster Management Curriculum PREPAREDNESS MODULES: – – – – Concepts & Principles of Disaster Management. Emergency Operations Center Management Course. Emergency Communications Course. Training of Trainers in Community Awareness & Capacity Building Course Community Disaster Database & Documentation Course. Community Disaster Risk Assessment Course. Planning & Conduct of Exercises Course.

Disaster Management Curriculum RECOVERY MODULES: – Post Disaster Survey & Assessment Course. – Recovery Management Course. – Emergency Relief Camps & Catering Course. – Disaster Medicine Course. – TOT in Disaster Psycho-Social Intervention Course.

Disaster Management Curriculum PREVENTION & MITIGATION – Hazard & Risk Analysis Course – Hazard & Risk Management Course.

Training of Paramilitary Forces The NCDC has been playing a prominent role in Training the Trainers of Paramilitary Forces in order to build capacities of NDRF Battalions and empowering CPO’s for organizing Disaster Response training at their institutes and battalions. Trainers of CPO’s trained in last five years CRPF ITBP SSB CISF BSF - 300 163 72 66 140

TRAINING STATISTICS 2001 -2008

TRAINING STATISTICS 2003 -2008 Sr. No. Year Number of Courses Planned capacity Achieved Capacity Percentage 1 2003 25 900 724 (317) 81% 2 2004 21 640 627 (728) 98% 3 2005 25 780 772 (966) 99% 4 2006 26 860 842(1066) 98% 5 2007 23 750 754(639) >100% 6 2008 22 760 781(2526) >100%

TRAINING STATISTICS 2003 -2008 Sr. No. Year Scheduled Courses Additional Courses Planned capacity Achieved Capacity Schd Add Total %age 1 2003 25 900 724 (317) 81% 2 2004 21 1 670 679 30 709 98% 3 2005 25 - 810 808 - 808 99% 4 2006 26 2 680 662 180 842 98% 5 2007 23 8 750 754 372 1126 >100% 6 2008 22 6 760 781 2200 2981 >100%

Recognition accorded to the College The College has been identified as one of the nodal institutes for impart of training in Disaster Management by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Ministry of Home Affairs has recognized this college as the only nodal institute for training in Chemical, Biological & Radiological emergencies. The Ministry of Environment & Forests has identified and provided financial support for the conduct of Chemical Disaster Response training.

Up-gradation Scheme The Scheme for upgrading NCDC into an “Institution of Excellence” at the National level is to meet the requirements of a professionally trained cadre for Disaster Response Management, possessing know-how about the latest state-ofthe-art technical innovations in this field.

Major Recommendations of the Committee College to develop five separate faculties on Civil Defence, Disaster Management, Communications, Medical and R&D. Enhance the present faculty strength and upgrade the present faculty posts. Infrastructure for class rooms, indoor training area, library, computer room and hostel for senior officers to be created and necessary equipment/vehicles provided. The present functions to be expanded to other areas of disaster studies.

INFRASTRUCTURE AT NCDC n n n n n Two Indoor Lecture halls. One Open Air Classroom One Library cum Reading room One Conference Hall(Capacity 150) Two Storage sheds One Water pool for training Hostel Building Two Dinning Mess Halls for Trainee officers. Six Residential Quarters (Type-I & II)

Projected Additional Manpower Faculty - 21 Supporting Staff - 77 Total 98

Other Developments since 2004… Methodology of Training: – Software on simulation of realistic incidents introduced for training on response planning, decision making and management. The software covers situations related to Hazmat, Structural, Wild fire and Airport. – Modular town plan layout prepared for Disaster Management exercises based on terrain and urban layouts. – Casualty simulation kits acquired and employed for practical exercises on managing mass casualty simulation and incident management at event site and hospital.

Other Developments since 2004… Methodology of Training: – Training props and collapsed structure building and Railway coach prepared for training simulation. – Rope rescue techniques revised from conventional to mountaineering methods. – Medium rescue tools being used for SAR and Heavy rescue tools acquired in 2006

Specialized Training Programmes Introduced from 2004 Training of Trainers in Radiological Emergencies. Training for Trainers of Civil Defence Incident Command Management System. Chemical Disaster First Responders. Biological Incident First Responders. Medical Operations against WMD for Doctors. Advanced Search & Rescue. Flood/ Cyclone Disaster Responders. TOT in Disaster Psycho-social Intervention.

Improvement in Office Infrastructure Complete Renovation of the present office building by way of change of flooring, lighting systems, toilets, etc. Introduction of computers for office work and development of specific software for Stores and Accounts.

Information Technology The college has its own web site http: //www. ncdcnagpur. nic. in with complete details on training and facilities available. It is being updated currently and will be hosted by end of August 2006. The college also keeps in touch with other international training institutes through email correspondence. ncdcngp@dataone. in

INSTITUTE VISION “ The National Civil Defence College will be a nationally recognized Center of Excellence for All Hazard Responder Training for Emergency Responders and Security Services in India. ”

Value Statement “The NCDC has and will continue to build capacities, beliefs and core values of Safety, Self Preservation, Teamwork and Voluntarism through its training endeavours. ”

“To provide a premier hands on Training Center with realistic training to protect and ensure the safety of responders, the public and the environment in order to nurture a culture of responsive and preventive management of disasters”

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