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Our Team
Brig.
D.V.Rao, VSM (Ret’d),
Head Faculty
Sri M.V.Sailesh,
Faculty
Ms. P. Venkata Lakshmi
Faculty
Sri R.Srinivasa Rao,
Faculty
Smt. Shahanaz,
Computer Operator
Brig.D.V.Rao, VSM
(Ret’d)
B.A.
Certifications/Trainings
Has attended various programmes/workshops in disaster Related subjects in different Institutes in India since 1995.
Trainning
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Drought Management. IIPA
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Economic Analysis and Disaster Management
IIPA
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Workshop on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation
, New Delhi
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Flood Disaster Management
, New Delhi
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Capacity Building towards Disaster Management
, New Delhi
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Community Level Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness,
NIRD
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Public – Privet people partnership for Disaster risk management
Bhubaneswar
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National on Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
NIRD
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Community Based Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
NIRD
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Capacity Building Towards Disaster Management
IIPA New Delhi
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2nd All India Conference of Training Institutions in Disaster Management. IIPA New Delhi
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Community Based Disaster Management an
NIRD, R’Naga
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Civil Defence TOT at Nagpur Nagpur
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Field Visit on Tsunami Affected
districts
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Field Visit on Tsunami Chennai
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Workshop on “Media and Disaster Management”
IIPA
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International Seminar on National Hazards Disaster Mitigation
NGRI
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Workshop on Disaster Management overview - Concepts & Principles
Kakinada
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Two day workshop on Disaster Management
Machilipantam, Krishna District.
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Workshop on “Disaster Management” Chennai
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He is a resource person for training programmes organized by Institutes like the NIRD, NISA, ANGRAU, Dr. MCR-HRD Institute and NGOs.
Besides organizing/ conducting all the regular training programmes, he has conducted all the seminars, workshops both at the State and the regional level. Details below:
Seminars / Workshops – During the International Decade of Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) the Secretariat at Geneva advised holding of Seminars on the topics selected for the years by the member countries. The seminars were organized by this Institute on behalf of Disaster Management Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP). The subjects covered are listed below:
Seminars (IDNDR)
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v 12th October, 1994 - Identifying Hazards & Vulnerable Community
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Women & Children Key to Prevention
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Cities at Risk
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Water, Too Much – too little- cause for Disasters
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Disaster Preparedness in AP
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Prevention Pays
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Community Participation & Public Awareness
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Workshops
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29th October, 2003 - Workshops on Cyclones, Floods and Drought at Extension Training Centres (ETCs) in Districts.
v 18th August, 2004 - Workshop on “Cyclone, Flood & Drought” State Level at
AMR-APARD.
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v 29th to 30th December, 2007 - Southern Regional Workshop on International Year of Deserts and Desertification.
Mock Drills
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Mock Drill on Floods – Amalapuram –June 2007
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Mock Drill on Cyclones – Gangapatnam Pallipalem–June 2008
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Areas of Specialization &
Competence
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Cyclone, Floods, Earthquake,
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Training Programmes, Community Based Disaster Management.
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Experience
35 Yrs in the army & 14 Yrs in APARD as Head Faculty. Has gained experience while documenting and studying the hazards and preparing the assignments in related subjects as given below:
Documentation / Studies/Assigments - In addition documentation work was undertaken for the hazards and Assignments as under:
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Gas well blowout at ONGC well no.19 at Pasarlapudi in East Godavari District.
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Flood Impact Minimization Project Khammam. (Indo-German Project).
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Study of all Cyclone Shelters in AP.
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Post Disaster study of Nov.96 Cyclone in A.P
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Cyclones in Andhra Pradesh Multi-disciplinary study.
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Resource Directory of NGOs in Coastal AP.
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Preparation of Contingency Plan for Earthquake in AP.
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Community Awareness in Disaster Preparedness Project in 100 villages.
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Preparation of Report of the Sub Group-IV of High Powered Committee ordered by Government of India on “Accident Related Disasters”.
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Vision Document on National Centre for Disaster Management (NCDM) / National Disaster Management Bureau
(NDMB).
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Preliminary Draft on AP State Disaster Management Policy submitted to Commissioner Disaster Management Department,
GoAP.
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Draft submitted on AP State Disaster Management ACT, to Commissioner Disaster Management Department,
GoAP.
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Hand book for Disaster Managers in Telugu.
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DM Act 2005 in Telugu.
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Cyclone Contingency Plan.
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Flood Contingency Plan.
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Charts for Floods & Cyclones.
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Proceedings of Southern Regional Workshop on International Year of Deserts and Desertification-December 2007.
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Proceedings of High Powered Committee on Disasters- Sub Group – IV, Accident Related Disasters - May 2001
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Recognitions/Honours/Accomplishments:
Visisht Seva Medal (Army)
Publications:
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Hand book for Disaster Managers in Telugu.
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DM Act 2005 in Telugu.
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Cyclone Contingency Plan book.
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Flood Contingency Plan.
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Charts for Floods & Cyclones.
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Proceedings of Southern Regional Workshop on International Year of Deserts and Desertification-December 2007.
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Proceedings of High Powered Committee on Disasters- Sub Group – IV, Accident Related Disasters - May 2001.
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Associations
As Head Faculty and Resource person With all NGOs in the State, DM Dept GoAP, APSRAC, CWC,IMD, MCRHRD, Local Institutions like NGRI, NISA, NIRD, ANGRAU, MANAGE, NAARM. & WALAMTARI
Contact Information: Brig.D.V.Rao,
Head Faculty, Disaster Management,
CMED Centre, AMR-APARD,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030.
Ph: (O) 24001749
(M) 9848308781
(R) 24011327
Email: dvrao_cmedapard@rediffmail.com
P. Venkata Lakshmi,
MA
Professional Qualifications:
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Training Course on Direct Trainer Skills
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Training on Design of Training
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TOT on Disaster Management
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Training Needs Analysis
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Technical
Qualifications
Oracle and VB
Trainings
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Training Programme on Cyclone Management
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Training Programme on Damage and Losses Assessment
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Training Programme on Drought management
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Areas of Specialisation and
Competencies
Cyclone, Floods and Drought:
Conducting of Trainings and workshops.
Facilitation and Group Management
Training and Delivery skills
Publications
Problems of Dry Land Agriculture Practices in Drought Prone district of Ranga Reddy district –Serial Publications
Studies
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An Analysis of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Andhra Pradesh
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Desertification and Livelihood Approaches – A Study in Kanekal Mandal of Anantapur District Andhra Pradesh
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Causes for inundation of residential colonies in Hyderabad- A case study of Nadeem colony
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Experience
As Junior Faculty - July 2005 onwards
Key responsibilities:
Designing and conducting Trainings for officers different state govt departments on Cyclone Flood and Drought Management
Developing different training manuals and materials
Facilitating Workshops
Conducting Training Needs Analysis for Govt Officials
Other Responsibilities
CAPART Project Evaluations
As Mandal Parishad Development officer –October 1999-June 2005
Key Responsibilities:
Chief Executive Officer of Mandal Praja Parishad
Implementation of all development programme of the government- SGRY, JRY, JGSY, EAS, Food for Work, RWS, Water Harvesting, Watershed activities
Self employment programmes -PMRY, CMEY, SCP, TSP
Social Welfare Schemes –OAP, WP under NSAP
Educational related programmes- Akshara Sankranthi, Mid day Meal scheme
Health related programmes- Rural Sanitation Programme, Pulse Polio Programme and Family Planning Programme
Contact Information:
Ms. P.Venkata Lakshmi,
Jr. Faculty, CMED, AMR-APARD,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030
040-24001749
Sri M.V.Sailesh,
B.Com, MBA
Technical Qualifications:
Oracle from SQL Star International
Basic Computer Courses from NIIT
Trainings
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Training Programme on Earthquake Risk Mitigation & Management.
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Training Programme on Gender Based Disaster Management Programme at
NIDM.
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Attended a 2-day International workshop on Natural Hazard Zone Risk Mapping at Chennai on 20th and 21st Dec 2007.
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DOT (Design of training) Course at Mysore
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DTS ( Design of training Skills) at Mysore
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TNA (Training Needs Analysis) course at Bhopal
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Areas of Specialization &
Competence
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Conducting training programmes for Mandal Level Officers
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Conducting workshops on GO - NGO Collaboration in Disasters
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Off Campus Training Programmes – Mock Drills on Floods at Amalapuram, E.G. District.
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Conducting training programmes for the Education Sector
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Recognition/Honours/Accomplishments
Received Certificate from World Bank on online “Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme” in the year 2007.
Modules prepared:
A Module on Cyclones and Floods
A Module on Drought Management
Formats for the Departmental Officers in the Districts for the Preparation of District Disaster Management Plans.
Studies:
A study of environmental disasters in India
Drought in India – challenges and Initiatives
Competency Mapping Analysis for officers of various depts, at the State, district and Mandal level as a part of CETNA (Competency Enhancement of training Needs Analysis)
Experience:
6 Years as MPDO (Mandal Parishad Development Officer)
3½ Years as faculty, Disaster management, since August 2005.
Deputation to other Departments:
Worked in AP Tourism Development Corporation as Asst Manager (Eco-tourism) for development of Eco – tourism spots in Andhra Pradesh.
Worked as Marketing Manager in AP Women’s Co-operative Finance Corporation
Responsibilities as faculty:
Designing and conducting Training Programmes for Mandal Level Officers on Drought & Cyclone Management.
Conducting Collaborative Training Programmes on Disaster Management with NIDM, New Delhi.
Conducting Workshops for NGOs on Disaster Management.
Developing Database for various Disasters and Preparation of Modules.
Evaluation Reports submitted:
Conducted CAPART Project Evaluation for 2 NGOs on Water Sheds and Housing Programme at Anantapur District in the year 2008.
As Mandal Parishad Development Officer from October 1999 to July 2005:
Executed various developmental programmes of the State Government like SGRY, JRY, JGSY, EAS, FFWP, RWS, Rain Water Harvesting, Watershed activities.
Self Employment Programmes like – PMRY, CMEY, SCP, TSP.
Social Welfare Schemes like – OAP, WP under NSAP.
Health & Medical Programmes like Rural Sanitation, Pulse Polio Programme and Family Planning Programme.
Associations:
With NGO’s / Govt Depts /Local Institutes NGOs
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CADME
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IRCS
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CARE
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Action-AID
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Plan International
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Government Departments
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Disaster Management Dept GOAP
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State Disaster Management Authority
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APSRAC
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Local Institutes
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NGRI
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NIRD
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WALAMTARI
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CRIDA
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ANGRAU
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MANAGE
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NAARM
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Project Reports submitted:
Presented a report on “Training Need Analysis” (TNA) of Govt., Hamidia Arts & Commerce College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in the year 2007, as a part of training programme.
Presented a comprehensive report on vulnerability of Coastal areas of Adyar river in Chennai as a part of workshop on “Natural Hazard Zone Risk Mapping” held at Chennai during December, 2007.
Other Activities:
YOGA, Pranayama, Bird Watching, Watching wild life and nature.
Programmes planned this year:
To conduct a workshop on “Drought and Coping Mechanisms” during March 2009
To conduct a workshop on “Preparation of IEC Material on Disaster Management” in March / April 2009
To Prepare a Documentary film for school children on Disaster Management as a part of (IEC) Information, Education and communication by April 2009
Contact Information: Sri M.V.Sailesh, Faculty,
CMED Centre, AMR-APARD,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030.
Ph: - (O) 24001749(M) 93475 69624
Email: saileshmarri@hotmail.com

Sri R.Srinivasa Rao,
MSW
Certifications/Trainings:
Undergone one year intensive training Program from June 2002 to June 2003 on AP Rural livelihoods program.
Attended six day training on Cyclone risk management programme in July 2005 conducted by National institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi.
Attended a one week Traing of Trainers (ToT) program on PRA/PLA methods in the month of January 2006 conducted by National Institute of Rural development, Hyd.
Attended a three day Trg. on Right to Information Act in the month of August 2007 conducted by MCR-HRD, Hyderabad.
Attended a two day workshop on food for program organized by NIRD, Hyd in September, 2005.
Attended a two day workshop organized for Dalith Women sarpanches by AMR-APARD in 2004.
Attended a three day workshop on coping strategies of families and victims of farmers who committed suicide in AP, conducted by AMR-APARD in 2005.
Areas of Specialization&
Competency
CBDRM, Livelihoods
Experience
7 ½ years
Associations:
NGOs (CADME), WALAMTARI, NIRD, DM Dept, NARAM, PRI Bodies.
Contact information: R.Srinivasa Rao
Faculty, CMED, AMR-APARD Campus.
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad -500 030.
( O)24001749/24015959
Mobile- 9703409536,
Email: rsrao_222@yahoo.com

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