Civil defence mock drills held nationwide to assess India’s emergency response preparedness

May 7, 2025 7:20 PM

Civil defence mock drills held nationwide to assess India’s emergency response preparedness

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, full-scale civil defence mock drills were held across the country on Wednesday to assess India’s preparedness for emergency response. This follows a directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday, instructing all states and union territories to conduct the drills to evaluate their readiness against “new and complex threats.” The drills are being conducted in major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Gwalior, and Jaip...

Home Ministry directs several states to conduct mock drills on May 7

May 6, 2025 8:48 AM

Home Ministry directs several states to conduct mock drills on May 7

The Union Home Ministry has directed several states to conduct mock drills on 7 May to strengthen civil defence preparedness, government sources said on Monday. The drills will include the operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and training for civilians and students on how to protect themselves during a hostile attack. Other measures include crash blackout procedures, early camouflaging of key installations, and rehearsals of updated evacuation plans. Tensions between India and Pakist...