Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards enhancing emergency preparedness, Yi Mysuru, in partnership with EMRI GVK, had organised a comprehensive five-day certified training programme on emergency first responder training for its stakeholders recently.

The training was led by P.L. Manohar and Anilkumara, both clinical educators from EMRI GHS, to equip participants with critical life-saving skills.

The training programme commenced at the Mysore Institute of Technology (MIT), targeting many groups including students, bus drivers and non-teaching staff. Each day featured two sessions to accommodate the varied participants.

Day 2 of training was held at GSSS Institute and subsequent training at Bhorukha Fabcons, AT&S, MIT Nursing Institute, Excelsoft Technologies and JK Tyre & Industries. The involvement of JK Tyre & Industries as the Road Safety Partner underscored the importance of road safety and emergency preparedness.

According to Yi, over 600 participants have received their Emergency First Responder Certification through this event and this initiative represents a significant advancement in the community’s ability to effectively respond to emergencies.

“We are thrilled with the success of this training programme and the overwhelming response from our participants. Empowering our community with these essential skills is crucial and we are grateful to our partners EMRI GVK and JK Tyre & Industries for their support,” said Rahul SRS, Chapter Chair of YI Mysuru.

The event was also organised with the efforts of Gagan Ranka, Chapter Co-Chair of Yi Mysuru, Ankith Sonthalia, Immediate Past Chair and Mentor of the Road Safety Vertical and J.S. Monish, Chair of Road Safety Vertical.