The Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force, Nagaland organized the first Phase of Civil Defence Wardens & Volunteers Training for seven days, funded by the Directorate General Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The training commenced from 15th January 2026 and will continue till 21st January 2026 at Town Hall, Mon. 8 (eight) instructors and 360 Volunteers are participating from 6 (Six) Wards of Mon Town.
SDO (C) Mon, Ajit Kumar, IAS delivered the keynote address explaining the importance and the changes that brings through such kind of training in the community. He said that during any disaster, the community is the first responders, and requested the volunteers to attend the meeting regularly, understand and take the learning and try to develop their skill. He also encouraged them to train their family, friends and neighbours what they learn from the training. He also assured that the District Administration will give full cooperation.
Y Pongba Konyak, President All Ward Union, Mon Town, thanked the Government of Nagaland and Home Guards Department headed by the District Commandant for organizing the training. He asserted that Civil Defence is lifesaving, like the Red Cross Society dedicated for the service of humanity. Informing that the training would bring transformation to the untrained citizens into proactive first responders, essential for disaster mitigation, relief and community safety, he encouraged the volunteers to participate sincerely and volunteer for the nation.
The programme was chaired by Lipoksashi, S.I, while the welcome address was delivered by Lichemse Sangtam, District Commandant, HG, CD & SDRF, Mon.
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