The training was attended by representatives of various chambers of commerce and industries, industrial units and officials of various ministries. During the course, the participants were trained on various concepts and terminologies, related to DRR, DRM systems in Pakistan, techniques of undertaking disaster risks assessment, capacity and vulnerability assessment.
The training also focused on identification of industrial hazards and disaster risks in various industrial sectors of Pakistan, especially textile, steel, surgical, cutlery, sports goods, chemical, leather etc.
Shaukat N Tahir, Senior Member, NDMA addressing the concluding session of the training course, said that participation by high profile representatives of the industries would result in formulation of an effective plan for mainstreaming DRR into the development and management process.
He urged the participants to co-ordinate with the NDMA for technical assistance/planning in DRR for developing an effective mechanism to mitigate the risks of disasters in the industrial sector. While appreciating the efforts of the NDMA, for holding such a productive training course, the members of industrial units said that it was a learning/sharing experience which would be implemented by them with zeal.