Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Kashmiri Dentist Trains Thousands in Emergency Response
Dr. Itinderpal Singh Bali is a dentist from Kashmir who started training people in first aid and emergency response after seeing the devastation of the 2005 earthquake.
He has trained over 30,000 people, including students, police, and villagers, in skills like CPR, treating injuries, and handling emergencies.
His goal is to help communities act quickly when accidents or disasters happen, especially in places where hospitals are far away.
He has received awards for his work and continues to train people to save lives.
Dr. Itinderpal Singh Bali began training people in emergency response after witnessing the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
He has trained over 30,000 people in first aid and emergency response skills, with a focus on CPR.
Dr. Bali conducts free training sessions in Kashmir and receives small remuneration for sessions outside the region.
He has responded to various disasters, including the 2014 Kashmir floods and the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Dr. Bali advocates for community-level emergency task forces and first aid education in every household and classroom.
- Who
- Dr. Itinderpal Singh Bali, a dentist from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- A dentist who has trained over 30,000 people in first aid and emergency response skills
- When
- Since 2007, following the 2005 Kashmir earthquake
- Where
- Primarily in Jammu and Kashmir, with additional training in Nepal, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan
- Why
- To equip communities with the skills to respond effectively in emergencies before professional help arrives
Community Preparedness Advocates
Traditional Emergency Services
Role of Community Training
Community Preparedness Advocates
Community training is crucial for immediate response in emergencies, especially in remote areas where professional help is delayed.
Traditional Emergency Services
Professional emergency services should be the primary focus, with community training serving as a supplementary measure.
- Name
- Dr. Itinderpal Singh Bali
- Profession
- Dentist and Emergency Response Trainer
- Years of Service
- 20 years
- People Trained
- Over 30,000
- CPR Trainees
- Over 10,000
- Awards
- State Award for Social Reforms and Empowerment (2024)
- Key Training Locations
- Jammu and Kashmir, Nepal, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan
- Training Focus
- First aid, CPR, disaster response