MANGAN, 01 Mar: The Khushi Centre for Rehabilitation & Research (KCRR) of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, in coordination with the Sikkim Lepcha Youth Association, Sikkim University and support of the State Government, organized a special interactive programme for earthquake affected people of North Sikkim at Lingzya, Upper Dzongu on 29 Feb and at Mangan community hall on 01 March.
The programme here started with a welcome address by Panu Pazo, PhD Fellow, JNU. The chief guest, DM (N), TN Kazi, in his address, focused on the 18 September earthquake and its impact on Sikkim with special focus on North district. He also took the opportunity to underline the importance of preparedness and also thanked all who helped in the extensive rescue, rehabilitation & restoration efforts after the earthquake.
Dr. Bimal Ghimire of Sikkim University spoke on post disaster management, while the Director, KCRR, Saket Mani, addressing the Relief & Rehabilitation session, stressed the need to understand and address the importance of health requirements, sharing of responsibilities and positive counselling for shock & trauma in a post-disaster scenario.
The programme concluded with an interaction session and signature campaign. The programme was also attended by Mangan Nagar Panchayat President, KJ Bhutia, Councillor PK Malu, teachers, Mangan Senior Secondary School students and members of SLYA & Sikkim Youth.
Was just waiting to see if the name of SU would crop up..as I saw JNU and there u have it!!!! good effort tho.
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