Chandigarh:
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, in association with Tech Mahindra Smart, today organized a training workshop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic medical care for Pink Material Recovery Facility (MRF) employees at Sector 25, Chandigarh.
The workshop was inaugurated by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, in the presence of concerned officers and staff. The main objective of the programme was to create awareness and provide practical, hands-on training on life-saving techniques, particularly CPR for children and young individuals, along with essential basic first-aid measures.
During the session, participants were imparted practical training and live demonstrations on emergency response, early identification of medical distress, and immediate care that can be administered before professional medical help arrives. The importance of timely and correct intervention in emergency situations was strongly emphasized.
Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, lauded the initiative and stated that such capacity-building programmes are extremely important for frontline and field staff. He emphasized that timely and appropriate response during medical emergencies can save precious lives, and training in CPR and basic first aid equips employees with the confidence and skills to act effectively during critical situations.
The Commissioner further stated that MCC is committed to strengthening public health preparedness and promoting preventive healthcare through meaningful collaborations with reputed organizations like Tech Mahindra Smart. He appreciated the efforts of Tech Mahindra Smart and the Health Department for organizing this practical and impactful training programme and expressed hope that similar workshops would be conducted regularly to build a safer, more responsive, and health-conscious workforce across the city.
The initiative was well received by the Pink MRF employees, who actively participated in the workshop and appreciated the informative and practical approach adopted by the trainers. Such programmes play a vital role in enhancing safety awareness and emergency preparedness among sanitation and waste management workers.
Tech Mahindra Smart was commended for organizing this meaningful initiative, which aligns with the broader goal of promoting public health awareness and strengthening emergency response capabilities within the community.
