NAMCHI, 13 Sept: The first anniversary of the 18 September 2011 Earthquake will be dedicated to awareness and preparedness with the State Government declaring a series of awareness programmes in the run-up to 18 September 2012 throughout the state.
The main aim of such programmes is to generate awareness amongst the masses about earthquakes and its impact together with educating the masses on preparedness and mitigation measures in pre, during and post earthquake phases.
A National Level Conference is scheduled to be organized at Gangtok on 17-18 September 2012 along with mass rallies, essay competitions, putting up posters and banners, etc. Similar programmes will also be organized in all sub-divisions and the districts.
In this regard, South District Administration has decided to conduct training on first aid, fire safety, rescue operation, skits, plays, essay competitions and candle light rallies, etc. from 14 September 2012 at the Central Park of Namchi, South Sikkim. As informed by the DRM Cell, all the HODs of the district level are going to participate actively during this programme.
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