Workshop on Biological,Chemical Disaster Management on Feb 22-23

New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) A two-day national workshop on Biological and chemical disaster management is being organised here from February 22 to increase awareness about it.

The workshop being organised by the National Disaster Management Authority will address various aspects of biological and chemical disasters including management, response, community awareness, training and capacity development of these disasters.

After deliberations in this national workshop, a core group will be formed for preparation of national and state plans for the purpose of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Senior delegates from the central and state governments, NGOs and scientific institutions concerned with the biological and chemical disaster management will be participating in the workshop.

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