Civil Defence Mock Drill Conducted at Neelam Theatre, Sector 17 in the Presence of UT Administrator
The Voice of Chandigarh :
The Chandigarh Administration conducted a comprehensive Civil Defence mock drill at Neelam Theatre, Sector 17, Chandigarh, in the presence of Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria. The exercise aimed to assess and strengthen the city’s emergency response preparedness.
The mock drill commenced around 12 noon with a simulated fire outbreak scenario. As part of the exercise, the building was promptly evacuated and various emergency protocols were enacted.
The operation was jointly conducted by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and key departments of the Chandigarh Administration, including the Chandigarh Police, Civil Defence, Fire Department, Engineering Department, Education Department, Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and other supporting agencies.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) demonstrated specialized rescue techniques during the drill, highlighting advanced methods for managing emergency situations.
Approximately 100 Apda Mitra volunteers, 500 NSS cadets, 100 NCC cadets, 100 Home Guards, and several other volunteers participated in the exercise. The drill simulated a high-intensity emergency scenario, focusing on evaluating coordination, response time, and operational efficiency of the various teams involved.
Addressing the gathering, the Administrator praised the collective readiness demonstrated by all participants and underscored the importance of vigilance and preparation for national security.
Governor Kataria remarked, “Every kind of preparation is necessary for the nation to be prepared for any situation… I believe preparing everything is necessary for the safety of the nation”emphasizing that comprehensive readiness at all levels is critical to safeguarding the country.
He also highlighted that the enthusiastic involvement of youth volunteers in such exercises greatly enhances the community’s resilience and contributes to national security.
Senior officials present included Vivek Pratap Singh, Principal Secretary to the Governor; Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary; Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner; along with other officials from the Chandigarh Administration.
