MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS

MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS ARISING OUT FROM INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT& DISASTER MEDICINE (CCDM &DM) HELD IN UNIVERSITY OF PATANJALI ON APR 12-13, 2025

  1. The centre of Disaster Medicine, Disaster management & climate change should start as a new department or school in UOP.
  2. The new deptt. should start PG Course on Disaster Management, Climate Change and integration of disaster medicine.
  3. Inter-disciplinary course syllabi should be designed for starting courses in proposed new deptt./school.
  4. Immediately Phd program with inter-disciplinary course work for Phd should be started in the deptt./school to conduct focussed outstanding research on Climate Change etc.
  5. A team of Professors should be roped in for the proposed centre. These Profs.could be available for online classes/regular classes and also for Phd guidance. They can either be full time faculty at this centre or on contract basis or on per lecture basis. Their honorarium can be fixed up as per Academic Council/BOM/BOG recommendations of UOP.
  6. The proposed international centre shall do best efforts for international collaboration, student exchange, joint research (with other universities of world), Scholarships/Fellowships etc.
  7. Regular training on disaster medicine, mountain hazards and risk management, Climate Change be organised by UOP.
  8. Inter-disciplinary research on community medicine, agriculture sustainability be conducted in UOP.
  9. The centre shall promote institutional capacity development and technical training for faculty, researchers and UOP Potential Students.
  10. The centre shall also collaborate with Red-cross, NDRF, SDMA, SDRF, NDMA, ITBP, and FOREST DEPTT. and other such organisations for research and other works.
  11. UOP shall collaborate with Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Himalyan Univ. Consortium (HUC) in ICIMOD.
  12. Agriculture can also be added in core areas of research in centre.
  13. MOUs be done with suitable deptts. including ForestDeptt.for research on climate change.
  14. Website of Centre be updated regularly.
  15. Mock drills be arranged for UOP students to impart training towards natural disasters.
  16. To prevent spread of forest fires, vegetable barriers be prepared in between trees.
  17. Pine tree leaves (specially its tips) be used for preparing bricks.
  18. Water bombardment be done during forest fire by use of drones.
  19. Use of locally available herbs be promoted for disaster survivors. It can be done through community radio, social media etc.
  20. Training & capacity building be done for the people living in disaster prone areas.
  21. Innovations in technology should be done and accordingly design codes be revised for promoting disaster medicine and disaster management.
  22. Evidence based medicines be developed.
  23. Facilities for arial evacuation should be enhanced for sensitive areas.
  24. Increase in population and unplanned construction is also responsible for natural disasters.
  25. Illegal constructions be prohibited in coastal areas/flood zone/weak Himalyas regions.
  26. Mapping of health centres and hospitals in disaster prone areas be done.
  27. Subject of ‘Geohazards’ be taught compulsorily to school children.
  28. Focus on Cutting-Edge Research: Encourage and support research on emerging issues related to disaster medicine, climate change impacts on health, climate-resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and climate-induced migration. The research may focus on:
    • Promote Applied Research: Ensure that the research conducted has practical applications, with a focus on real-world problems faced by communities during and after disasters.
    • Research Exchange Programs: Create exchange programs with universities and research institutions globally to encourage knowledge sharing, joint research projects and capacity building.
  29. Develop Indigenous Knowledge Models: Integrate traditional knowledge, especially from local communities, alongside modern scientific research. Traditional medicine, disaster survival strategies, and community resilience can offer valuable insights.
  30. Certificate Courses & Online Learning: Develop short-term training programs, workshops, and online courses for professionals working in emergency services, humanitarian aid and government agenciesin collaboration with the World Bank. It can be a long-term strategy to develop the Centre for providing training to professionals from different institutions. NIDM may be a core partner in developing and running such courses.
  31. Training for Local Communities Public Awareness Campaigns: Develop local-level disaster preparedness and resilience-building programs, especially in vulnerable communities. Ensure that the university engages with the community for disaster preparedness and sustainable practices. Run public awareness campaigns on climate change, disaster preparedness, and climate-resilient practices that can be adopted by local and regional communities.
  32. Develop Disaster Management Plans for Patanjali Institutions: University, Hostels, and Hospital etc. by conducting mock drills to effectively response any disaster.NDRF and SDRF may help in mock drills and plans may be developed in collaboration with NIDM and State Disaster Management Authorities.
  33. Emergency Response and Preparedness: Train healthcare workers (including Patanjali Hospital Staff), disaster management professionals, and government agencies to respond effectively to disasters. Incorporate international best practices and case studies to create a robust disaster response strategy.
  34. Post-Disaster Recovery: Create frameworks for long-term recovery, including mental health support, rebuilding infrastructure, economic revitalization.
  35. Global Conferences and Workshops: Organize international conferences, workshops, and symposia on disaster management, climate change, and disaster medicine. This can help position thePatanjali Centre as a leading voice in global discourse on these topics.
  36. Disaster Medical Response: Ensure that the Centre also focuses on disaster medicine, which includes training healthcare workers for triage, emergency care, and post-disaster health interventions.
  37. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: Incorporate mental health aspects of disaster response, focusing on providing psychosocial support, counselling, and trauma recovery programs in the aftermath of disasters.
  38. Sustainability and Funding:
    • Diversified Funding Sources: Seek funding from international organizations, government agencies, private corporations, and philanthropic organizations. Establish endowments and research grants to sustain the Centre's work.
    • Public-Private Partnerships: Partner with the private sector to build resilient infrastructure, develop new disaster response technologies, and support long-term disaster management programs
  39. Develop a Knowledge Hub for Disaster Medicine, Management and Climate Change: The Knowledge Hub at the International Centre of Excellence will serve as a digital repository, offering research, training materials, and resources on disaster medicine, management, and climate change.
  40. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL SESSIONS-
    • Use of AI and other innovative technologies for forest fire response
    • Promote public participation in fire response
    • Nature based solutions for landslide mitigation
    • Strict Implementation of Flood Zone regulations in Hilly region to control construction in vulnerable areas.