Study calls for major overhaul of social work education to strengthen disaster preparedness
It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely confined to post-disaster relief and psycho-social support, while their potential in disaster planning, governance and risk reduction remains underutilised
The HinduPublished: 3 July 2026

It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely confined to post-disaster relief and psycho-social support, while their potential in disaster planning, governance and risk reduction remains underutilised