The EditorFirst Aid Training: A Lifesaving Skill
Guhla Cheeka, August 29, 2025:
St. John Ambulance International Association India, a global organization, is working to reduce fatalities from accidents and natural disasters through first aid training. Dr. Rajpal Punia, National President of the association, emphasized that first aid knowledge can be life-saving in critical situations.
Village-Level Training and Master Trainers
Dr. Punia stated that master trainers are being trained to deliver first aid education to every village, spreading awareness about life-saving techniques. Offices are being established at district levels in Haryana, providing modern, world-class training while creating employment opportunities for educated youth.
First Aid for Employment and Safety
Dr. Raja Singh Jhijhar, Gold Medalist First Aid Specialist and Master Trainer for the Haryana branch, highlighted that unemployed youth can receive first aid training in their own villages and towns. This training also helps applicants seeking conductor and driver licenses. Registration for training is available via the association’s toll-free number 1800 2022 450 or on the website www.stjohncouncil.co.in.
Integrating National Unity and Social Awareness
Under the Government’s “Rashtra Sarvopari Mission 2030,” St. John Ambulance India will focus on first aid, national unity, social awareness, and providing employment to the country’s youth, alongside life-saving training initiatives.
Hands-On Training at Schools
At Saraswati Public School in Balbehda, Dr. Jhijhar provided first aid training to students, staff, and school bus drivers. Participants learned how to handle fractures, respiratory and cardiac arrests, bleeding, wounds, drowning, electric shock, poisonous bites, fainting, trauma, heart attacks, and nosebleeds. The session included detailed demonstrations and hands-on CPR practice on human dummies.
Appreciation from School Authorities
School manager Shyamlal Sharma praised Dr. Jhijhar’s training methods, calling it rare and intensive. He emphasized that first aid training should be an essential part of the school curriculum. Teachers Suresh Kumar and Tinku Sharma described the CPR session on human dummies as a unique and invaluable experience.
Wide Participation
A total of 587 students and staff members attended the life-saving training session. Other notable attendees included Sanjeev Kumar, Raj Singh, Meenu, Renu Devi, Saroj, Manju, Rekha Rani, Shivani, Sonam Gupta, Suresh Kumar, Devindra Sharma, Anita, Kavita Rani, Kajal Rani, Manisha, and Aarti.
