Archive · 31 Jan 2026
APSDMA Workshop Focuses on Disaster Communication
A workshop was held in Vijayawada to talk about how to better prepare for disasters.
The workshop was organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and UNICEF.
They discussed how to share important information about disasters with everyone, especially women, children, elderly people, and those with disabilities.
The experts said that good communication and community involvement are very important for disaster preparedness.
They also talked about the roles of government departments and civil society organizations in making sure everyone is ready for disasters.
The workshop ended with a plan to form a 'core group' to address gaps in the existing plans and incorporate the recommendations into the 'Pre-Activity Plan' and 'Disaster Plan' from this year itself.
A two-day workshop on disaster risk communication and community engagement concluded in Vijayawada.
The workshop focused on improving disaster preparedness for vulnerable groups like women, children, and the elderly.
Experts emphasized the need for effective communication and community engagement in disaster management.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain highlighted the importance of trust-building, feedback mechanisms, and active participation from communities during natural disasters.
A 'core group' will be formed to address gaps in existing plans and incorporate workshop recommendations into the 'Pre-Activity Plan' and 'Disaster Plan' from this year.
- Who
- APSDMA, UNICEF, and various experts
- What
- A workshop on Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Disaster Risk Reduction
- When
- Friday (conclusion of a two-day workshop)
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, with a focus on vulnerable groups
- Organizers
- APSDMA and UNICEF
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Duration
- Two days
- Focus Groups
- Women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities
- Key Speaker
- Prakhar Jain, APSDMA Managing Director
- Expert
- Seema, UNICEF Specialist
- Participants
- Panchayat raj, revenue, NDRF, SDRF, women and child welfare departments, voluntary organisations, information and public relations department officials
