The University Grants Commission said the course should be made compulsory.
The move is aimed at safeguarding students against accidents as well as attacks and threats, it said in a recent letter to the universities.
"All universities should consider compulsory courses on disaster management which shall include bomb threat, explosion, earthquake, hazardous material spill/release, campus shooting, terrorist attack, financial emergency such as unexpected loss of income, health emergency or any natural disaster," the letter stated.
A few universities are already offering courses on disaster management.
"Planning for natural disasters and emergencies is something every educational institution must consider. Preparation is the key to saving precious lives or minimise possible losses if a disaster strikes," the UGC letter added.
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