Shri. Pratap Jadhav, IAS, Deputy Director General, YASHADA, delivered an insightful lecture during the Training Programme on Formulation of City Disaster Management Plan. This programme was sponsored by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in collaboration with the Centre for Disaster Management (CDM), YASHADA. During his address, Shri. Pratap Jadhav emphasized the importance of a well-structured City Disaster Management Plan (CDMP) in mitigating risks, ensuring preparedness, and improving response mechanisms during disasters. He highlighted key aspects such as risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, and the role of local governance in disaster resilience. The session provided valuable knowledge to government officials, urban planners, and disaster management professionals, equipping them with strategies to develop effective disaster response plans for urban areas.