The three-day BSAI Workshop on “Emergency Preparedness & Safety Audits”, organized by
Birla Public School, Kishangarh, was conducted from 25 September 2026 to 27 September 2026. The following personnel from Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School, Jodhpur, attended the workshop :
(a) Sub Maj/H Lt Narpat Singh (Retd), EOE
(b) Shri Laxman Singh, Estate Supervisor
(c) Shri Khiv Singh, Security Supervisor
Birla Public School, Kishangarh, made arrangements for the lodging of the participants within the school campus. Accommodation was provided in the school guest rooms, while meals were arranged through the school mess.
The workshop covered various important aspects of emergency preparedness, school safety, safety audits, risk assessment and emergency response. Eminent resource persons delivered expert lectures and conducted interactive and thought provoking sessions, covering the following subjects:
(a) Foundations of School & Boarding House Safety. Mr Anand Prakash Sharma, Director & Principal, Presidency School, Ajmer, delivered a detailed session based on his professional experience. The session covered the importance of emergency preparedness as a critical operational function, key components of a safe school and boarding environment, and the responsibilities of school leadership in effective safety management.
(b) Emergency Response Team Structure. Maj Rahul Wankhede (Retd), LK Singhania Education Centre, Gotan, shared his experience and expertise on the structure and functioning of an Emergency Response Team. The session covered the preparation of an effective emergency response plan, establishment of clear communication protocols during emergencies, and the importance of training, drills and safety awareness programmes. Particular emphasis was placed on fire safety drills, evacuation procedures and emergency preparedness in boarding houses.
(c) Safety Audit, Inspection and Gap Identification. Mr Manoj Pareek conducted a detailed session on safety audits, inspections and identification of safety gaps. The session focused on conducting systematic safety audits and inspections, identifying deficiencies and developing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
(d) Inclusive Safety Management, Compliance & Continuous Improvement. Mr Dhirendra Singh, Principal, Birla School, Pilani, delivered a session on inclusive safety management and statutory compliance. The session covered safety considerations for students with special needs, transportation and student movement safety, applicable safety standards and the importance of continuous improvement in school safety management.
Valedictory Session. The workshop concluded on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with a felicitation ceremony for the resource persons, followed by the valedictory session, learning and reflection, participant feedback and the valedictory address. Certificates were also distributed to all participating delegates. After lunch, the participants departed for their respective stations.
Overall Learning and Outcome. The workshop was an informative and enriching experience. It provided valuable insights into emergency preparedness, school safety protocols, risk assessment, safety audits, evacuation procedures and crisis management. The interactive sessions and practical experiences shared by the resource persons were particularly useful in understanding the implementation of effective safety measures in school and boarding environments.
