Yuva Aapda Mitra is a continuation of the Aapda Mitra initiative conceptualised and funded by NDMA and implemented by KSDMA in collaboration with NCC, NSS, NYKS & BS&G. An MoU between NDMA and KSDMA was signed on 29‑10‑2024, and the programme was launched in May 2025 across 12 districts of Kerala.

YAM is a community‑based disaster preparedness initiative equipping youth volunteers with essential emergency response skills. The curriculum integrates NDMA’s modules with psycho‑social care and behavioural excellence, ensuring volunteers are trained for both technical rescue and community recovery.

Modules include multi‑hazard preparedness, first response, fire safety, crowd management, rope rescue, and human‑wildlife conflict mitigation, delivered by multidisciplinary trainers – doctors, hazard analysts, fire & police officers, psychologists, and behavioural experts.

Volunteers receive ID card, uniform, emergency kit, and 3‑year insurance cover.

40 Master Trainers trained at Karnataka Fire Services Academy lead district‑level training.

So far, 4895 of 11,800 volunteers (41.5%) have completed training; the rest will be trained by July 2026.

Documents
1. List of master trainers
2. List of trained volunteers (18-4-2026)
– National Cadet Corps (NCC)
– National Service Scheme (NSS)
– MY Bharat (Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan)
– Bharat Scouts and Guides