Hyderabad: HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inaugurated a one-week Yuva Aapda Mitra training programme at Fathullaguda, stressing the role of volunteers during emergencies. He said life found meaning only when people thought beyond themselves and helped others in need.
While addressing the volunteers, Ranganath recalled poet C. Narayana Reddy’s lines on selfless service. He said living for others reflected the true purpose of human life. According to him, the Yuva Aapda Mitra training aimed to help volunteers protect themselves and people around them during disasters.
The Commissioner said the programme encouraged a spirit of service among youth. Moreover, he described participation in the training as a positive step towards community responsibility. He urged volunteers to dedicate their efforts to supporting others in times of crisis.
Yuva Aapda Mitra training focuses on disaster readiness
During the week-long Yuva Aapda Mitra training, volunteers will learn practical disaster response skills. In addition, Ranganath said awareness of local conditions played a key role during emergencies. Such knowledge, he added, helped volunteers act quickly and save lives.
Later, the HYDRAA Commissioner addressed questions raised by students about HYDRAA’s activities. He also sought feedback from participants on field-level challenges. Volunteers appreciated HYDRAA’s work in restoring lakes and protecting public-use lands and parks.
HYDRAA Admin SP R. Sudarshan, Additional Director Varla Papaiah and NDRF Deputy Commandant Damodar Singh addressed the gathering. My Bharat Assistant Director Ganta Rajesh, HYDRAA RFO Jayaprakash and DAPOs Yajna Narayana and Gautham also took part.
Explaining the training structure, HYDRAA ADRFO D. Mohan Rao said the programme included field visits. He added that the Commissioner had directed organisers to ensure hands-on exposure for all volunteers.