In a novel initiative, the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, will establish an extensive disaster management team to be mobilised during emergency situations.
According to the varsity officials, a volunteer force of 4,800 people will be trained to participate in disaster relief operations. The disaster management team, known as ‘MGU Team On Spot’, will consist of National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from affiliated colleges of the university.
