Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 11: Dr G A Bhat, Secretary (Technical) Home Department and former Director General of Fire and Emergency Services J&K, has been felicitated by Najeeb Jung, Lt Governor of Delhi with “Life Time Achievement Award” during 10th International Conference and Exhibition titled “Fire India-2015” held at Union Capital.
Dr Bhat has been felicitated for excellent contribution towards fire and life safety during his 36 years long distinguished career. The International Conference & Exhibition was attended by delegates and exhibitors from 28 Countries.
Dr Bhat has to his credit PhD, Fellow Institution of Fire Engineers (UK); Fellow Institution of Fire Engineers (India); Fellow International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (UK); Fellow Institute of Civil Defence and Disaster Studies (UK); Fellow Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (UK).
He has already been awarded by President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry; Bar to President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry; President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Services; Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service; Bravery Award; Gold Medal Award and Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award.
He has worked as Chairman of various Committees of Standing Fire Advisory Council (SFAC), MHA, Govt of India.