Sanguem, Goa | June 20, 2025 — In a proactive move toward enhancing community preparedness and resilience, the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) conducted a Special Drive on Disaster Management at the Netravali Village Panchayat Hall in Sanguem. The awareness and training program was held under the ambit of the flagship #SwayampurnaGoa Programme, which aims to empower Goan villages through holistic development and grassroots governance.
Empowering Communities for Resilience
The special drive was designed to sensitize local residents, panchayat members, and frontline workers on best practices in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and emergency response. With Goa’s vulnerability to natural events such as floods, landslides, and cyclones, the initiative emphasized the importance of community-based disaster management.
Experts from GSDMA explained essential protocols for:
- Early warning systems
- First response during natural calamities
- Evacuation planning
- Basic first aid and fire safety
- Emergency helpline coordination
Live demonstrations and interactive Q&A sessions ensured that even rural residents could engage actively and absorb critical safety information.
Community Participation Under Swayampurna Goa
The event saw enthusiastic participation from villagers, women’s self-help groups, and youth volunteers, reinforcing the core objective of #SwayampurnaGoa — making each panchayat self-reliant, informed, and resilient. Local authorities, Panchayat leaders, and representatives of the District Disaster Management Cell also lent their support to the drive.
“Disaster preparedness begins at the community level. Through initiatives like these, we aim to create a safety-first mindset and empower every Goan village to act swiftly and effectively during emergencies,” said a senior official from GSDMA.
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