Pokhran-II exhibition showcases protective equipment, emergency drills

A public exhibition to create awareness about the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) safety and protection measures was held in Pune on Wednesday by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to mark the completion of 25 years of the Pokhran Nuclear Test-II.

Various CBRN protective equipment, contamination clearing mechanisms, emergency protection and rescue drills by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were showcased during the exhibition.

Wednesday marked the completion of 25 years of Pokhran Nuclear Test-II. Between May 9 and 23, the Ministry of Defence is celebrating the landmark event as an important milestone of India’s nuclear power aspiration.

A Public Exhibition to create awareness about the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) safety and protection measures. (Express Photograph by Arul Horizon)

The MoD, through Director General Quality Assurance, has entrusted Pune-based NBC Equipment Wing (NBCEW) with the responsibility of coordinating the events of the celebration across the DGQA organisations all over India.

Apart from NBCEW, a number of private vendors, government departments and laboratories showcased their systems and equipment in the exhibition.

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A Public Exhibition to create awareness about the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) safety and protection measures was held in Pune on Wednesday by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). (Express Photograph by Arul Horizon)

A large number of citizens and representatives from various defence training institutions attended the event, officials said.

With a focus on the future scenario of the CBRN aggressions and emergencies, the exposition aimed to create public awareness on disposal of radiological dispersal devices and also drone-launched disaster reduction and nuclear-contaminated water purification.

The exhibition was held at the premises of NBCEW, Controller of Quality Assurance (Fire Fighting Equipment), Aundh Camp.