Mockdrill

Mockdrill

Mock drill is a planned exercise to prepare all citizens, district administration and emergency services for war, natural disaster or other emergency situation. Under which the following objectives of conducting civil defence activities are fulfilled-

• Assessment of the effectiveness of air raid warning system such as siren.

• Testing the operation of hotline established with the Indian Air Force.

• Testing the functionality of control rooms.

• Evaluation of the preparation of evacuation plans.

• Practice of quick concealment of important plants/installations.

• Assessment of the alertness of civil defence services.

• Practice of blackout implementation.

• Assessment of availability and functionality of rescue equipment.

• Assessment of coordination between various departments.

The mock drills "Operation Abhyas" on 07.05.2025 and "Operation Shield" on 31.05.2025 are conducted as hypothetical scenarios to practice the immediate implementation of civil defence services as described below-

• Air raid 

• Siren operation

• Taking blackout measures.

• Fire in the building.

• Evacuation of casualties from damaged buildings.

• Search and rescue measures.

• Establishment of temporary hospital.

• Evacuation of citizens from danger areas to bunkers / safe places.

Evaluation of capacity building and skill development of civil defence services and volunteers by conducting Operation Abhyas / Operation Shield-

• This mock drill was conducted at sensitive / highly sensitive places / areas of all districts.

• There was active participation of civil defence volunteers, home guards, NCC, scouts, guides and other participants etc. and there was better coordination and quick response.

• Co-participation and better coordination of participants from 12 civil defence services.

• Organising mock drills enhances skill development and capacity building of civil defence services and volunteer members.

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