Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: Police Station Mayabunder conducted a 10-day training programme for 18 Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) from November 3 to 14, 2026, at Netaji Stadium, Mayabunder, to improve their preparedness and response during emergencies and disasters.
The training covered disaster management, emergency response drills, fire safety and firefighting techniques, crowd and traffic management, and flag hoisting and lowering procedures. It also included practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to equip the volunteers with skills to assist the administration during disasters, public gatherings and other emergencies.
The North and Middle Andaman District Police said the initiative was part of their effort to strengthen community participation, disaster preparedness and public safety.
