Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Indore Trains 150 Aapda Mitra Volunteers Toward 900-Volunteer Goal
Indore has started a seven-day training course for emergency volunteers.
About 150 people are taking part in this second group.
The district wants to train 900 volunteers over time.
These volunteers are called Aapda Mitras.
They are learning how to give first aid and perform CPR.
They are also practicing evacuation, rescue, flood response and firefighting.
The training teaches them how to help people before professional rescue teams arrive.
They are even learning to build simple rafts and stretchers from everyday materials.
The second seven-day Aapda Mitra training session began at the State Disaster Response Force Training Centre in Ralamandal.
About 150 volunteers have registered for the second batch.
The Indore district administration plans to train 900 Aapda Mitras in phases.
Training covers first aid, CPR, evacuation, search and rescue, flood rescue and firefighting.
Volunteers are learning to make temporary rafts and stretchers from materials such as banana stems and plastic bottles.
- Who
- Around 150 volunteers, the Indore district administration and State Disaster Response Force trainers are involved.
- What
- The second seven-day Aapda Mitra training session has begun, covering emergency response and rescue skills.
- When
- The second session began on Tuesday; the programme lasts seven days.
- Where
- The training is being held at the State Disaster Response Force Training Centre in Ralamandal, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The programme aims to create a stronger network of trained community volunteers who can provide immediate help during disasters before specialised teams arrive.
- Second-batch participants
- Around 150 volunteers
- Overall training target
- 900 Aapda Mitras
- Programme duration
- Seven days
- Training location
- State Disaster Response Force Training Centre, Ralamandal
- Core skills
- First aid, CPR, evacuation, search and rescue, flood rescue and firefighting
- Improvised equipment
- Temporary rafts and stretchers made from materials including banana stems and plastic bottles
- Training emphasis
- Preparedness, quick response and coordination