BSF ACADEMY TEKANPUR, GWALIOR
1. INTRODUCTION
Border Security Force Institute of Disaster Response (BIDR) was raised on 20th April 2005 at BSF Academy Tekanpur. Since its inception the Institute played a key role in organizing and training personnel of various organizations viz, NDRF, SDRF, CAPFs and other agencies in specialized courses of MFR/CSSR, CBRN Emergencies, Flood Water Rescue, and Disaster Preparedness.
Initially, the Institute acted as a leading center for imparting training to National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and civil agencies. It also acted as a think tank for Disaster Response training in BSF and co-ordinated disaster response training activities with other organizations.
Consequent upon transfer of Instructional posts (Comdt-3, Dy. Comdt-3 & Insp-3) to NDRF Academy, on 5th July 2019, the functioning of BIDR was ceased. However, on 19th May 2020, fresh orders were issued by FHQ BSF to re-activate BIDR with the small manpower of 27. The renewed objective is to train officers and men of BSF in Disaster Management and to build (in-house) capacity of the Force.
The Institute also provide inputs in Disaster Management through training modules for basic courses viz, AC(DE), SI(DE), AC(LDCE), SI(LDCE) and BRTs. Furthermore, BIDR also conducts Training of Trainer (ToTs) Course in Disaster Response.
2. VISION
(i) To develop BSF Institute of Disaster Response (BIDR) as a capable training establishment for disaster response in the field of:
- Medical First Responder (MFR)
- Collapse Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR)
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Emergencies (CBRN)
(ii) To help in building a body of skilled personnel within BSF to achieve self-reliance in managing disaster of any magnitude.
3. MISSION
- To act as Nodal wing and think tank for Disaster Response Training in BSF.
- To organize training in MFR/CSSR, CBRN Emergencies.
- Co-ordinate disaster response training activities with other organizations/civil agencies.
- To spread awareness among the masses and to train them in Basic Life Saving skills.
4. MANDATE
- To conduct ToT and Basic DM Courses in MFR/CSSR and CBRN Emergencies.
- To train the Basic Course of Officers and SOs.
5. METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING
The training is imparted through:-
- Interactive classes
- Lectures
- Demonstrations
- Hands- on practice
- Experience sharing
- Group exercises
- Tutorial videos
- Case studies
6. PERSONNEL TRAINED BY BIDR UPTO 30 APRIL 2023
| Srl No. | ORGANIZATION | STRENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDRF/CAPF | 4114 |
| 2 | BSF | 1422 |
| 3 | STATE POLICE | 23 |
| 4 | SDRF/HOME GUARD/ CIVILIANS | 353 |
| TOTAL | 5912 |
7. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY BIDR AFTER RE-ACTIVATION W.E.F. JULY 2021 TO APRIL 2023
(i) COURSE DETAILS:-
| COURSE | BATCHES | OFFRs | SOs | ORs | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic MFR/CSSR | 05 | 22 | 75 | 54 | 151 |
| Basic CBRN Emergencies | 04 | - | 43 | 75 | 118 |
| ToT MFR/CSSR | 02 | 13 | 23 | - | 36 |
| Integrated Course on Security Management | 01 | - | - | 24 | 24 |
| Total | - | - | - | - | 329 |
8. ACHIEVEMENTS OF BIDR SINCE RAISING
- Conducted Pre Induction Trg of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Bns.
- Lectures/ Training programme on Disaster Management for AC (DE), AC (LDCE), SI (DE) and SI (LDCE), trainees and In-service courses.
- Preparing study material /Lectures for MFR/CSSR both in Hindi & English.
- Awareness programmes on Disaster Management in various Institutes, Schools & villages.
- In addition, the following Community Awareness programmes have already been organized:-
| Srl No. | Name of Place | Date | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School safety Programme K V School No.1 at Gwalior | 24/12/2021 | 60 Teachers (Online Mode) |
| 2 | Community Awareness Programme at Bona Village | 31/12/2021 | 50 Villagers |
| 3 | Community Awareness Programme at Smaya Village | 26/02/2022 | 55 Villagers |
| 4 | School Safety Programme at Government High School Samaya | 26/02/2022 | 150 Students & 10 Teachers |
| 5 | School Safety Programme at St. Peters School, Dabra and Sant Kavaram School, Dabra | 05/09/2022 | 150 Students with Teachers |
| 6 | School Safety Programme at K V School, Tekanpur | 17/11/2022 | 150 Students and 15 Teachers |
| 7 | School Safety Programme at Government Secondary School, Tekanpur | 24/02/2023 | 54 Students and 05 Teachers |
| 8 | School Safety Programme & Community Awareness Programme at KVS ZIET, Gwalior | 28/02/2023 | 45 Teachers |
| 9 | Community Awareness Programme at Lakhia Village | 24/03/2023 | 40 Villagers |
A total of 784 students, teachers & villagers have been sensitized and educated on management of common disasters.
9. IN-HOUSE CAPACITY BUILDING:-
The team of BIDR regularly organizes Lecture/Demo at various wings and ancillary units of BSF Academy. At present, BIDR is conducting Lecture/Demo & improve to CPR technique for nominated Officers, SOs & ORs of the Wing/Units on second Tuesday of every month.
10. TRAINING CALENDER FOR THE YEAR 2023
| Srl No. | Course | Duration | Capacity | Level | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic CBRN Emergencies Response Course | 04 | 10+20 | SOs+ORs | 09/01/2023 | 04/02/2023 |
| 2 | Basic Disaster Management course MFR/CSSR | 06 | 10+20 | Offrs+SOs | 27/02/2023 | 08/04/2023 |
| 3 | DM Course for Trainers of STC (ToT) | 04 | 08+16 | Offrs+SOs | 01/05/2023 | 27/05/2023 |
| 4 | Basic CBRN Emergencies Response Course | 04 | 10+20 | SOs+ORs | 19/06/2023 | 15/07/2023 |
| 5 | ToT in Disaster Management Course MFR/CSSR | 04 | 10+20 | Offrs+SOs | 07/08/2023 | 02/09/2023 |
| 6 | Basic Disaster Management course MFR/CSSR | 06 | 10+20 | SOs+ORs | 25/09/2023 | 04/11/2023 |
| 7 | ToT Course in CBRN Emergency | 03 | 04+20 | Offrs+SOs | 27/11/2023 | 16/12/2023 |
11. CONCLUSION
With its dedicated team of Instructors, the Institute is confidently moving ahead in developing trained and skilled manpower for BSF to respond to any Medical /CSSR and CBRN Emergency.