GUWAHATI: Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated the Sewa Bharati Institute of Fire, Safety and Disaster Management and launched a one-year long Advanced Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University, at a function held in Yognilayam, Abhaypur, North Guwahati on Tuesday,
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that nowadays special focus is being given on safety, health and environment all over the world, because these are topics related to public concern. Accidents happen due to inattention and ignorance related to industrial work. According to the latest figures of the International Labor Organization (ILO), more than six thousand people die every day due to this reason.
Lauding the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prof. Mukhi said that the country is touching new heights of development under his able leadership. Foreign companies are investing extensively in India. The country is progressing very fast in the construction and industry sector. In such times, the introduction of courses on Safety, Health and Environment for the youth aspiring to work in the construction and industry sector is a great achievement of Sewa Bharati.
Prof Mukhi said, "Sewa Bharti, Northeast has achieved a new milestone by setting up the Seva Bharti Institute of Fire, Safety and Disaster Management and introducing one-year Advanced Professional Diploma Course in Safety, Health and Environment. Through this course, this organization will make a significant contribution in building a better future for the youth of the Northeast."
The Governor also urged upon the officers of the institute to run courses in first aid, fire fighting, personal protection, disaster management and environmental protection in the coming times, so that the youth of the Northeast can get employment in these areas as well, stated a press release.
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