Conference on ‘emergency management’

A conference on “emergency management and disaster preparedness” was organised by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department in collaboration with the Kigwema Students’ Union (KSU) on June 7 at Kigwema Village Council Hall.
A press release by KSU former president, Teisovi Thorie stated that the conference sought to provide a platform to share knowledge, experience and discuss strategic and operational level issues to reduce the disaster risks, mitigate climate change, and adapt to its impacts.
Speaking at the conference, advisor, NSDMA, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe challenged the students that they must change their outlook towards disaster and must be equipped with in-depth knowledge on how to overcome the obstacle; the way of life in relation to its impact on the environment; social and economic values and how to exploit it for one’s benefit keeping in mind its disastrous effect.
NDSMA joint chief executive officer, Johnny Ruangmei spoke on the topic, “Investing in Resilience and Preparedness” and asserted that the colleges and schools should and must have a subject on emergency management and disaster preparedness.
Asserting the need to invest in resilience and preparedness for natural calamities and disaster, he said it was not a matter of “if” but “when” disaster would strike.
Speaking on the topic, “community-based adaptation for climate change and disaster risk reduction”, assistant manager (training and education), Khrolou Koza Lohe deliberated on environment impact, water and soil conservation etc., and the need to construct “earthquake proof house”.
Around 500 students from Loyola Higher Secondary school, Jakhamal and Japfü Christian College, Kigwema attended the conference, which was chaired by KSU former president, Teisovi Thorie. Invocation was said by Kigwema Baptist Church Pastor Zhavi Kere, welcome address by Kigwema Village Council, vice chairman Khrievisa Chale, and words of gratitude by KSU president, Mezhüvi Thorie.