Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre for Healthcare (TNASDCH) has empaneled GRT College of Nursing as district training centre for First Responder Training. The training centre was inaugurated by Dr. Alby John Varghese, Tiruvallur District Collector on 23.02.2023. Mr. Sugan Chinna Maran, Head of operations TNASDCH gave brief information about action plan on Training course. Dr. MeenakshiSundaram, Dean, GRT Groups informed that all the students and faculty members of the GRT groups will be given First Responder Training. Dr. Padmavathi.R, Principal gave a brief note about the Collectors achievements in her welcome address which was motivating to 350 nursing students who participated in the program. Dr. Alby John Varghese in his address thanked the dean for accepting to train all students and staff and appreciated the GRT management for initiating this training centre. He also highlighted about the value of nursing profession and informed that first Aid is the only care an injured person might need and it doesn’t always require an expert or sophisticated equipment. A trained person can handle the situation with available resources and avoid major losses. The district collector also released bi-annual college of nursing newsletter. The program came to an end with vote of thanks by Mrs. Jayanthy. L Associate Professor and national anthem.