Districts Covered: Dakshina Kannada (242 participants) & Kodagu (91 participants) – Total 333 Participants

Venue: Bharat Scouts and Guides District Training Centre, Pilikula

Dates: 14th – 20th September 2025

Day 1 – 14th September 2025 / Theme: Arrival & Orientation

Participants from Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu arrived at the venue in the morning. Registration and accommodation arrangements were completed.

Flag Ceremony : The training camp was formally inaugurated with the flag ceremony, instilling a sense of unity and discipline.

Lunch – 1:00 PM : Post-Lunch Session, Participants were grouped into base teams.Mr. Prathim, Secreatry BSG DK, addressed the gathering:Explained camp rules, routines, and expectations.

Session: Orientation on YAMS Ms. Latha B.V., State Co-ordinator, YAMS Tea Break – 5:00 PM : SG Karnataka:Overview of the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme Vision, objectives, and volunteer expectations Role of Scouts & Guides in disaster preparedness

Tea Break – 5:00 PM : Campfire Preparation Participants practiced for the cultural campfire event. Staff Meeting – 5:30 PM Reviewed Day 1 progress and finalized Day 2 agenda.

Dinner – 7:30 PM, Campfire Event – 8:30 PMParticipants showcased songs and cultural performances college-wise.Promoted team spirit and creativity.Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 2 – 15th September 2025 / Theme: Disaster Management Foundations

Morning Routine: BP Six Exercises, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session 1: Basics of Disaster Management – 9:00 AM Covered fundamentals and the role of youth in disaster response.

Inauguration Ceremony – 10:00 AM The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries: 1) Sri Vijaykumar Pujar, DDM Officer 2) Sri Shanthilal Jatiya, NDRF Commander
3) Sri P. B. Harish Rai, Director, Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada
4) Sri Santosh Shetty, President, Bantara Sanga Gurupura 5) Sri Sohan Kumar,

6) Sri Sunil, 7) Smt Latha B. V., YAMS Coordinator, BSG Karnataka & Camp Leader 8) Sri Muhammad Tumbe, District Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dakshina Kannada – Presided over the ceremony 9) Welcome Address was delivered by Sri Prathim Kumar, Secretary, BSG Dakshina Kannada.
Master of Ceremonies: 1) Ms. Poornima R. L., BSG Dakshina Kannada Vote of Thanks: 1) Sri Bartathraj, Assistant State Organizing Commissioner, BSG Dakshina Kannada

Speeches emphasized youth involvement in disaster resilience.

Juice Break – 11:00 AM
Session 2: Understanding Local Disasters – 11:30 AM Mr. Vijay Pujar, District Disaster

Management Officer: Types of disasters in DK & Kodagu Local vulnerabilities and preparedness strategies

Lunch – 1:00 PM
Session 3: NDRF – Introduction to Disaster Response – 2:30 PM Shri Shantilal Jatiya, NDRF Commandant

Role of NDRF: Demonstration of CPR and First Aid

Tea Break – 5:30 PM Campfire Preparation – 6:00 PM

Staff Meeting – 6:00 PM Dinner – 7:30 PM Campfire Event – 8:30 PM

Folk dances and group performances. Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 3 – 16th September 2025 / Theme: Practical Station Training

Morning Routine, BP Six Exercises, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session:Shri Gangappa Gowda, State Secretary, Skill-building, responsibility, and community service.

Session:Station Rotation (NDRF-led) – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Participants rotated through 7 practical stations: Medical Station (First Aid), Building Collapse Rescue, Flood Rescue, Deep Divers Rescue, Dog-Assisted Search & Rescue, Advanced CPR Station, Rope Rescue Drill

Juice Break -11:30 AM, Continued With Station Rotation (NDRF-led)

Lunch – 1:00 PM, Continued With Station Rotation (NDRF-led)

Tea Break -4:30 PM, Valedictory Note by NDRF Commandant – 5:30 PM

Campfire Preparation / Break Time – 6:00 PM, Staff Meeting – 6:00 PM, Dinner – 7:30 PM, Campfire Event – 8:30 PM, Cultural performances continued. Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 4 – 17th September 2025 / Theme: Waste Disposal & Real-life Stories

Morning RoutineYoga session, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session 1: Hazardous Waste Disposal – 9:00 AM,Captain Gourav, New Mangalore Port Trust: Safe handling and disposal of industrial waste.

Juice Break – 11:00 AM, Practical Sessions Lunch – 1:00 PM

Session 2: First Responder Experiences – Mr. Jaivank & Mr. Kishore, SKDRD Shourya team: Shared real-life disaster rescue stories.Demonstrated rescue and response techniques. Recreational break and campfire preparations. Tea Break – 5:30 PM, Staff Meeting – 6:00 PM, Dinner – 7:30 PM, Campfire Event – 8:30 PM Folk songs and skits. Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 5: 18th September 2025 – Health & Snake Awareness

Morning RoutineZumba session, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session 1: Disaster Management Refresher – 9:00 AM, Mrs. Latha B.V, Volunteer roles in disaster coordination.

Juice Break – 11:00 AM,

Session 2: Ambulance & Health Services – 11:30 AM, Taluka Medical Officer, Moodbidri: EMS protocols and coordination with hospitals. Lunch – 1:00 PM

Session 3: Snake Awareness – 2:30 PM, Mr. Snake Kiran, Master Trainer: Snake identification, myths,

and snakebite first aid.Tea Break – 5:30 PM, Campfire Preparation – 5:00 PM, Staff Meeting – 6:00 PM, Dinner –7:30 PM, Campfire Event – 8:30 PM Disaster Preparedness Role-plays,Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 6: 19th September 2025 – Natural Calamities, Fire & Radio

Morning RoutineNature Walk at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session 1: Natural Disasters – 9:00 AM, Mrs. Latha B.V. Cyclone, flood, tsunami, and lightning response. Juice Break – 11:00 AM

Session 2: Fire & Emergency Services – 11:30 AM, Pramod B., Kadri Fire Station: Rescue protocols and mock drills.Lunch – 1:00 PM

Session 3: Ham Radio Training – 2:30 PM, Mr. Manjunath, Ham Radio of India:Emergency communication via radio – theory and demo. Tea Break – 5:30 PM Campfire Preparation – 5:00 PM Staff Meeting – 6:00 PM Dinner –7:30 PM Campfire Event – 8:30 PM Folk dance showcasing regional heritage. Lights Off – 10:00 PM

Day 7: 20th September 2025 – First Aid & Closing Ceremony

Morning RoutineAll-faith prayer, flag ceremony, and breakfast.

Session 1: Red Cross – First Aid Training – 9:00 AM, Base-wise sessions: CPR, bleeding, fractures, and emergency handling. Mock medical emergency drill.

Juice Break – 11:00 AM, Closing Ceremony – 12:00 PM

Dignitaries Present: 1) President: Shri P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, BSG Karnataka 2) Chief Guest: Smt. Rani Machama, District Chief Commissioner, BSG Kodagu Special Guests 3) Sri Muhammad Tumbe, District Commissioner, BSG DK 4) Smt. Latha B.V., Camp Leader 5) Sri Prathim, District Secretary 6) Sri Bharathraj, ASOC (Master of Ceremony)

Lunch – 1:30 PM, Flag Lowering and Dispersal - 2:30 PM, Ceremony Highlights: Report presentation by Mrs. Latha Volunteer sharing of experiences, Distribution of participation certificates, Presidential Address emphasized the long-term goals of YAMS, Oath administered by Mrs. Latha

Conclusion: The YAMS Training Camp successfully empowered 333 youth volunteers with essential disaster preparedness and response skills through interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and cultural bonding, preparing them to act as frontline community responders in times of crisis.