Udaipur, May 7, 2025 – A civil defence mock drill will be carried out today, May 7, across the country to prepare for emergency situations. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in the current geo-political scenario, new threats and challenges have come up. Therefore, it would be “prudent that optimum Civil Defence preparedness in the States/Union Territories is maintained at all times.”

The mock drill is to be conducted across more than 250 districts in Indian in order to be prepared for “hostile” attacks amid standoff with Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 people were killed.

The drill is designed to integrate with daily routines without causing major disruptions. All schools, colleges, banks, government offices and other institutions are to remain open and work as usual.

Mock Drill in Udaipur

The mock drill has been scheduled for today in Udaipur, too. In preparation for this, Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Sudhansh Pant held a video conference and issued necessary instructions.

Participating in the meeting from Udaipur were Divisional Commissioner Pragya Kevalramani, Inspector General of Police Rajesh Meena, District Collector Namit Mehta, Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal and other senior officials from the administration and police.

Chief Secretary Pant and military officials discussed the activities during the mock drill and instructed all involved to carry out their duties with full readiness.

Following the conference, the Divisional Commissioner, IG, District Collector and SP conducted a meeting with local officials to discuss the necessary arrangements during the drill.

According to Collector Mehta during the mock drill, simulations will be conducted for warning systems, rescue and relief operations in the event of an air attack. Civil Defence, Fire Department, Home Guards and SDRF will conduct search and rescue operations and assist in transporting affected civilians to temporary medical camps set up for emergency treatment.

Additionally, the Education Department, Higher and Technical Education and Nehru Yuva Kendra have been instructed to run public awareness campaigns and organise civil defence training with the help of NCC, NSS and Scouts.

As part of the drill, a blackout simulation will take place at night, accompanied by sirens. Citizens are requested to turn off electricity for 15 minutes during this period.

The Police Department has been asked to take precautionary measures to maintain law and order. BSNL has been instructed to ensure the proper functioning of sirens and hotlines. The Health Department has been directed to ensure all medical students are present at their respective hospitals.

Collector Mehta said there was no need for citizens to panic or feel uneasy. During the mock drill, all citizens are requested to turn off all lights in their homes, shops and institutions for 15 minutes when sirens sound. Alternative power sources like inverters, solar lights and generators should also be turned off to support the exercise. Emergency medical services will remain exempt from the blackout.

The Collector urged the public to avoid spreading or believing rumours and to calmly follow official instructions.

There are 280 Civil Defence volunteers in the city, all of whom have received basic training. Assistant Administrative Officer Dhanendra Kashyap informed that preparations for the mock drill have been made, and the volunteers, who assist during disaster situations, will remain on alert.

A siren has been installed at the Collectorate, and additional sirens will be placed at distant locations in the morning. Resources useful in disaster scenarios have also been readied.