What are the courses IGNOU is conducting for one to get some sort of certification in Disaster Management?
Pardeep Sahni: IGNOU is the apex Distance Mode Learning University in India. The University offers various programmes in various fields. By and large, the programmes are those which are of concern to the society. In keeping with this mandate, IGNOU offers a six-month Certificate Programme in Disaster Management. Objectives of the Programme: The Programme aims at providing knowledge to the learners in the area of disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation. The increasing periodicity and intensity of disasters call for strategies that focus on comprehensive and continuous individual and collective efforts in order to withstand the aftermath of catastrophes. This programme is thus of immense use to: -NGO functionaries and volunteers. -Police, Military, Para-military, Home Guards and Civil Defence Personnel. -Geologists, Scientists, Meteorologists, Engineers, Administrators, and other Governemnt and Public Sector Undertakings officials. -Rural
Yes, IGNOU offer a Certification Programme in Disaster Management. It’s one of the sought after courses, offered by IGNOU…more
