The Department of Social Work, the Centre for Sustainable Development Goals, and the SDG Club, in collaboration with ALERT NGO, organized a capacity-building program on “First Aid and Emergency Preparedness” in Coimbatore on August 14, 2026. Mr. K. Boopathy Raja, Project Officer and Trainer at ALERT NGO, served as the resource person. The initiative aimed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to accidents, injuries, and critical emergencies before professional medical help arrives. Through practical demonstrations and interactive sessions, the program focused on essential first-aid techniques, emergency response protocols, safety precautions, and the importance of rapid action during the golden hour.
