Training on earthquake-resistant construction underway in Nagaon

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NAGAON: The Nagaon District Administration, in collaboration with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, organized a three-day long training programme for masons on earthquake-resistant construction techniques at the Lions Club in Nagaon today.

The programme, which is part of a three-day training initiative, aimed to equip masons with the knowledge and skills required to construct earthquake-resistant buildings. The training programme will be attended phase-wise by 160 masons from eight development blocks in the district.

The programme was inaugurated by Debahuti Bora, Additional District Commissioner and CEO, District Disaster Management Authority, Nagaon while Baijayanta Goswami, District Programme Officer, DDMA, Nagaon, mentored it. While inaugurating the programme, ADC Bora emphasized the importance of earthquake-resistant construction in the region. She highlighted the need for masons to acquire the skills and knowledge required to construct buildings that can withstand earthquakes.

 The training programme was attended by Afzalur Rahman, Assistant Engineer (Building), PWD, Nagaon, and Geetartha Kalita, Assistant Engineer (Building), PWD, Barhampur, as the resource persons today.

The trainers provided hands-on training to the masons on various earthquake-resistant construction techniques, including the use of reinforced cement concrete and earthquake-resistant design principles.

The district administration plans to conduct similar training programmes for masons in all eight development blocks in the district. The initiative aims to promote earthquake-resistant construction practices in the region and reduce the risk of damage to buildings and infrastructure during earthquakes.

The programme was also attended by officials from the District Information and Public Relations Department, Kaliabor Development Block, Khagarijan Development Block, and Pakhimoria Development Block, among others.

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