SSDMA and Lt Col Shelke Honored with 2026 Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke have been chosen for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026.

This award is given every year to recognize outstanding work in disaster management.

SSDMA was honored for its efforts in making Sikkim better prepared for disasters.

They trained many people called Aapda Mitras to help during emergencies.

Lieutenant Colonel Shelke was recognized for her brave and smart leadership during the 2024 floods in Kerala.

She helped save many lives and built important bridges to help people in need.

Both SSDMA and Shelke have shown great dedication and skill in managing disasters and helping communities stay safe.