How Delhi govt students learn to create a safety net to fend off disasters

Students are trained to perform specific functions

Warding off a natural disaster might not be in our hands but working together in times of distress can play an important role in keeping one prepared to face the challenges. That’s precisely what the children of 50 government-run schools in East Delhi, which falls in a high-risk zone of earthquakes and floods, are being taught to do. 

The schools have been chosen based on vulnerability factors identified through the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) and preliminary ground verification. “We regularly conduct interactive sessions with our children on disaster and risk management. However, tips from experts help