Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Puraskar 2026: Lt. Col. Sita Ashok, SSDMA Honored
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Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Puraskar 2026: Lt. Col. Sita Ashok, SSDMA Honored
- •The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 has been announced, recognizing contributions to disaster management.
- •Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke received the award in the individual category for her rapid engineering efforts in disaster-affected areas, including constructing bridges and shelters.
- •Lt. Col. Shelke led the construction of a 190-foot Bailey bridge in Churalmala, Wayanad, within 72 hours after a 2024 landslide, restoring critical connectivity.
- •The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) was honored in the institutional category for strengthening disaster preparedness and response since 2005.
- •SSDMA's 'Disaster Mitra' program has trained 1,185 personnel across village, block, and district levels, significantly reducing casualties during major disasters like the 2023 Teesta River floods.
Why It Matters: Lt. Col. Sita Ashok Shelke and SSDMA received the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Puraskar for exemplary disaster management.
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