Delhi Shakes Up Preparedness: Mock Drill Tests Disaster Readiness

A comprehensive disaster management mock drill was conducted across Delhi and NCR regions to evaluate response strategies for earthquakes and industrial mishaps. Organized by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, the exercise, named 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra,' tested the efficiency of coordination between emergency services and local authorities.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-08-2025 19:16 IST | Created: 01-08-2025 19:16 IST

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A large-scale disaster management mock drill occurred across 55 locations in Delhi and NCR, simulating both earthquake and industrial accident scenarios to scrutinize response readiness.

Organized by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), this drill, known as 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra,' aimed to assess the coordination between diverse emergency response units.

Involving over 20 departments, the exercise emphasized the Incident Response System and inter-agency protocols, examining the preparedness of emergency medical services, fire response units, and chemical leak procedures.

(With inputs from agencies.)