Srinagar, June 16 -- In a step towards strengthening disaster preparedness and response capabilities in Jammu and Kashmir, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), J&K Campus, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (JKSDRF).

Officials said the collaboration is aimed at bringing together the academic expertise of RRU and the operational experience of JKSDRF to enhance training, research, and capacity-building in the field of disaster management.

As per the signed MoU, both institutions will be working together on developing specialized training programmes for SDRF personnel, jointly certifying academic and training courses, and strengthening disaster management training centres...