Mock Drills: Full List of Districts Where Exercise Will Be Conducted

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In response to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated civil defence mock drills across 244 districts nationwide on May 7, 2025. These drills aim to test wartime standard operating procedures (SOPs), including air raid warning systems, bl

In response to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated civil defence mock drills across 244 districts nationwide on May 7, 2025. These drills aim to test wartime standard operating procedures (SOPs), including air raid warning systems, blackout practices, evacuation protocols, and infrastructure camouflage.

Overview of the Drill

  • Date: May 7, 2025

  • Purpose: To enhance civil defence readiness amid current geopolitical threats

  • Key Activities:

    • Testing air raid sirens

    • Practicing complete blackouts

    • Evacuation and relocation rehearsals

    • Camouflage and concealment of critical infrastructure

Districts and Regions Covered

The drills cover 244 civil defence districts across India, categorized into three sensitivity levels based on strategic importance:

  • Category 1 (Highly Sensitive Zones): 13 districts including major metropolitan and strategic locations

  • Category 2: 201 districts, covering important urban and semi-urban centers

  • Category 3: 45 districts, including smaller towns and rural areas

States and Key Locations Involved

  • Border States: Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat

  • Other States: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and several others

  • Maharashtra Specifics:

    • Category 1: Mumbai, Uran (JNPT port), Tarapur (nuclear facility)

    • Category 2: Pune, Nashik, Thane, Roha-Nagothane, Manmad, Sinnar, Thal Vaishet, Pimpri-Chinchwad

    • Category 3: Aurangabad, Bhusawal, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg

Importance of the Drills

These exercises come after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The government is focusing on identifying and rectifying loopholes in preparedness and ensuring that civil defence mechanisms are robust and effective in the event of any hostile incidents.

Additional Details

  • The Air Force will sound air raid alerts to test siren functionality.

  • Blackout drills will simulate mass concealment to prepare civilians for emergencies.

  • The drills are part of the largest civil defence mobilization in recent years, reflecting the heightened security environment.

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