Chandigarh Administration to increase air raid warning systems
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) demonstrated specialised rescue techniques during the drill, highlighting advanced methods for managing emergency situations.
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People at the Golden Temple during a blackout, amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, in Amritsar, Punjab, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (PTI Photo)To strengthen the civil defence system, the Chandigarh Administration has planned to increase the air raid warning systems from 20 to 50. The decision has been taken a day after blackout rehearsal took place in Chandigarh.
Meanwhile, the administration has also decided that satellite phones will be used in case of communication breakdown. Also, more volunteers are being planned to be enrolled, as presently 300 civilians and 600 NSS volunteers have been trained in civil defence. The administration also plans to give uniforms to civil defence personnel.
Mock drill conducted in Chandigarh
Meanwhile, a civil defence mock drill was conducted at Neelam Theatre, Sector 17 in the presence of UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday. 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 specialised 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.
“Every kind of preparation is necessary for the nation to be prepared for any situation… I believe preparing for everything is necessary for the safety of the nation,” Kataria said.
He also highlighted the “enthusiastic involvement” of youth volunteers in such exercises as it “greatly enhances the community’s resilience and contributes to national security”.
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