Empowering Women Through Life-Saving Skills: ISA-NCB’s Women’s Day Initiative
Celebrating the spirit of International Women's Day, the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) conducted a special Comprehensive Onsite Life Support (COLS) training program for employees of Mahindra & Mahindra on 8th March 2025. The morning session at 9 AM saw enthusiastic participation from 100 employees, equipping them with essential emergency response skills.
A Meaningful Celebration of Women’s Capabilities
In a unique observance of International Women’s Day, ISA-NCB chose to empower corporate employees with practical life-saving skills rather than conventional celebrations. The program at Mahindra & Mahindra focused on creating confident first responders in workplace emergencies.
Expert-Led Training Session
The workshop featured comprehensive training by experienced medical professionals:
- Dr. Ravi Gurbani, Senior ISA-NCB Member, conducted an engaging lecture covering:
- Principles of emergency response
- Recognizing life-threatening situations
- Basic life support protocols
- Interactive hands-on session using training mannequins demonstrated:
- Correct CPR techniques
- Choking relief maneuvers
- Basic first aid applications
Engaged Learning and Positive Outcomes
The program achieved remarkable engagement:
- 100 Mahindra employees actively participated in both theoretical and practical sessions
- Participants particularly appreciated the practical, scenario-based learning approach
- Many attendees reported feeling more confident to handle medical emergencies at work and home
Why This Initiative Matters
This Women’s Day program highlights ISA-NCB’s commitment to:
- Practical empowerment through skill development
- Enhancing workplace safety across industries
- Creating gender-inclusive training opportunities
- Transforming celebrations into meaningful learning experiences
