Post Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management (PGCDM)

Anyone, who graduate in any discipline from a recognised university

The major objectives of the programme are to: Provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation. Enable the learners to carry out risk assessment and vulnerability analysis. Generate community awareness and strengthen institutional mechanism for community mobilisation and participation in disaster management. Develop communication skills for disaster preparedness. Create greater awareness about effective disaster response in various emergency situations. Equip learners with tools for meeting emergency medical requirements. Incorporate gender sensitive disaster management approach; and inculcate new skills and sharpen existing skills of government officials, voluntary activists, development professionals and elected representatives for effective disaster management.

On the basis of marks in last/qualifying degree and personal interview.