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@article{182872,
        author = {Dr. Amrita Chowdhury},
        title = {Capacity Building for Disaster Readiness in Schools: A Study of Patna District, Bihar},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3590-3594},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182872},
        abstract = {The increasing frequency and intensity of natural and man-made disasters pose significant risks to school communities, especially in vulnerable regions like Patna district, Bihar. This research paper examines the current state of disaster preparedness in schools and explores the role of capacity building as a critical component in enhancing disaster resilience. The study is based on primary data collected through surveys and interviews conducted with students, teachers, and administrative staff across a representative sample of government and private schools in the district. 
Findings reveal that while awareness of disaster risks is present, there exists a considerable gap in practical preparedness, including the availability of safety equipment, frequency of mock drills, and training of school personnel. The paper emphasizes the importance of targeted capacity-building measures such as regular disaster safety training, community partnerships, student-led awareness campaigns, and collaboration with agencies like the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA). The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at institutionalizing disaster readiness through school-level planning, inclusive participation, and sustained sensitization efforts. This research contributes to the broader discourse on safe schools and highlights the need for a robust, locally contextualized disaster management strategy in the education sector.},
        keywords = {Disaster preparedness, Capacity building, Resilience, Sensitization},
        month = {July},
        }