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The Role of Youth Organizations in Disaster Management in the Himachal Himalayas: A Study of the NCC and NSS During the Mandi Disasters (2023–2025), with a Special Reference to Media Discourse
This research paper provides an academic evaluation of the role of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) in the context of natural disasters—heavy rainfall, landslides, cloudbursts, and floods—that occurred in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh between 2023 and 2025. During this period, these disasters not only caused significant damage to life and property but also challenged social and administrative systems. In these circumstances, youth organizations made a notable contribution to relief, rehabilitation, and awareness activities. The research adopted a qualitative methodology, which included interviews with disaster victims, administrative officials, and cadets. It also analysed reports from newspapers, TV channels, social media, and the District Disaster Management Authority. The findings of the study indicate that the NCC and NSS set a new precedent in the field of disaster management by demonstrating discipline, selfless service, and leadership. The media discourse gave their work widespread praise and presented "youth power" as a symbol of nation-building. In conclusion, it is clear that if these organizations are formally integrated into the disaster management framework with more resources and training, they can make a significant contribution not only to immediate relief efforts but also to long-term rehabilitation and disaster risk reduction.
Keywords:
: National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Disaster Management, Youth Organizations, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, Natural Disasters (specifically heavy rainfall, landslides, cloudbursts, floods), Relief, Rehabilitation, Awareness, Qualitative methodology, Media discourse, Youth power, Disaster risk reduction
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"The Role of Youth Organizations in Disaster Management in the Himachal Himalayas: A Study of the NCC and NSS During the Mandi Disasters (2023–2025), with a Special Reference to Media Discourse", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.b577-b580, December-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2512165.pdf
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