Apda Mitras

The Government announced plans to have Disaster Management Volunteers (Aapda Mitras) in 350 districts of the country.

  • Apda Mitra Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme that was launched in May 2016. It is implemented by National Disaster Management Authority.
  • The programme aims to identify suitable individuals in disaster-prone regions who can be trained to be first responders in times of disasters.
  • Under the expanded scheme, more than one lakh young volunteers from 350 districts will be trained.

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