Srinagar, June 30: As part of its comprehensive preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) conducted the first training session on the use and deployment of BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) Cubes at SKIMS Medical College-Hospital, Bemina.
The training programme was chaired by the Director SKIMS & EOSG and conducted under the supervision of the Principal and Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Medical College-Hospital, Bemina. The initiative forms an integral part of SKIMS’ disaster management strategy to strengthen emergency medical response, mass casualty preparedness, and critical care services during the Amarnath Yatra and other disaster situations.
A detailed demonstration and hands-on training session was conducted by the innovator and lead designer of the BHISHM Cubes, Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Dr. Tanmoy Roy, along with his team. Participants were trained in the operational features, deployment protocols, components, emergency applications, and critical care capabilities of the BHISHM Cubes to ensure their effective utilization during disasters, medical emergencies, and mass casualty incidents.
The programme was attended by Heads of Departments, faculty members, medical officers, nursing officers, and paramedical staff, who actively participated in the practical sessions. The training was aimed at enhancing institutional disaster management preparedness, strengthening emergency response mechanisms, improving interdepartmental coordination, and ensuring the seamless deployment of the BHISHM Cubes whenever required.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director SKIMS emphasized that disaster preparedness, effective emergency response, and continuous capacity building are essential components of a resilient healthcare system, particularly during large public gatherings such as the Amarnath Yatra. He appreciated the commitment and active participation of all healthcare professionals and reaffirmed SKIMS’ resolve to continually strengthen its disaster management capabilities through regular training, skill enhancement, and adoption of advanced emergency response technologies.
In view of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, dedicated BHISHM Cubes have been strategically deployed at SKIMS Medical College-Hospital, Bemina, Shadipora Highway, and the SKIMS Main Campus to provide rapid critical care support and emergency medical services to pilgrims, while also serving as an important resource for disaster response and mass casualty management.
The initiative is aimed to ensure robust disaster management, emergency preparedness, and the delivery of timely, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services during one of the country’s largest annual pilgrimages.
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