How many Civil Defence Master Trainers were proposed in the first phase of the Army-linked training initiative announced on 23 October?

Introduction Disaster preparedness | A master-trainer model spreads emergency skills through a cascade of further training. Explanation The first phase proposed 600 Master Trainers across 12 States/UTs, with 50 from each. Each trainer would subsequently train 100 volunteers, giving a potential reach of 60,000 volunteers. The three-day programme combined Army expertise with Civil Defence preparedness, covering threats, protection, emergency response and communication. The figures represent different stages: 600 initial trainers and a potential 60,000 later trainees. They were proposed coverage, not a report that all training was already complete. Important Notes First phase: 600 trainers, 12 States/UTs, 50 each. Cascade: 100 volunteers per trainer; potential total 60,000. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2327332