To strengthen the country’s readiness against evolving and complex threats, the Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed all states and union territories to carry out mock drills. This decision comes amid rising concerns following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam linked to tensions with Pakistan.
According to the ministry, the mock drills will be conducted on May 7 across 244 designated civil defence districts throughout India.
Government Plans Nationwide Mock Drills on May 7
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all states and union territories in India to carry out mock drills to test their emergency preparedness. These drills are meant to help the government and local authorities check how ready they are to deal with new and more complicated security threats.
This decision comes after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which has increased tension between India and Pakistan. The government wants to make sure that all regions are prepared to respond quickly and effectively if such attacks happen again.
The mock drills will take place on May 7 in 244 districts across the country that have been identified for civil defence activities. During these drills, emergency response teams will practice handling crisis situations, such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or other major emergencies.
These drills are an important step to improve safety, coordination, and awareness among officials and the public in case of any unexpected danger.
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List of Civil Defence Districts for Mock Drills
Ministry of Home Affairs has directed mock drills in 244 civil defence districts across India on May 7 to test readiness against new security threats. Below is the list of districts:
| Categorised List of Civil Defence Districts for Mock Drills | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | State/UT | Districts |
| Category I – High Priority Locations | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Aalo (West Siang), Itanagar, Tawang | |
| Assam | Hayuling, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Goalpara, Jorhat, Sibsagar, Tinsukia, Tezpur, Digboi, Duliajan, Guwahati (Dispur), Rangia, Namrup, Nazira, North Lakhimpur, Numaligarh | |
| Bihar | Barauni, Katihar, Patna, Purnea, Begusarai | |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | |
| Chhattisgarh | Durg (Bhilai) | |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Silvasa | |
| Daman & Diu | Daman | |
| Delhi | Delhi (including New Delhi and Cantonment) | |
| Goa | North Goa (Panaji), South Goa (Mormugao, Vasco, Dabolim) | |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Kakrapar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Bhavnagar, Kandla, Nalia, Ankleshwar, Okha, Vadinar | |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hissar, Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonepat, Yamunanagar | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | |
| Jammu & Kashmir (including Ladakh) | Anantnag, Pulwama, Badgam, Baramulla, Doda, Jammu, Kargil, Kathua, Kupwara, Leh, Poonch, Rajauri, Srinagar, Udhampur, Samba, Akhnoor, Uri, Naushera, Sunderbani, Awantipur | |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Gomio, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru (Urban), Malleshwaram, Raichur | |
| Kerala | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Katni | |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Uran, Tarapur, Thane, Pune, Nasik, Rohn-Dhatao-Nagothane, Monmad, Sinner, Thal-Vayshot, Pimpri-Chinchwad | |
| Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Moreh, Ningthoukhong | |
| Meghalaya | Shillong (East Khasi Hills), Jawai (Jaintia Hills), Tura (West Garo Hills) | |
| Category II – Medium Priority Locations | Assam | Darrang, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, Kokrajhar |
| Gujarat | Bharuch, Dangs, Kutch, Mehsana, Narmada, Navsari | |
| Haryana | Jhajjar | |
| Jharkhand | Godda, Sahebganj | |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Bhusawal, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg | |
| Odisha | Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara | |
| Category III – Low Priority Locations | Arunachal Pradesh | Bomdila |
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FAQs
Q.1. Why is the government conducting mock drills on May 7?
Ans. The Ministry of Home Affairs aims to test and improve emergency preparedness across India in response to rising security threats, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Q.2. How many districts are involved in the nationwide mock drills?
Ans. A total of 244 civil defence districts across various states and union territories will participate in the mock drills on May 7.
Q.3. What types of emergencies will be simulated during these drills?
Ans. The mock drills will simulate responses to terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other major emergencies to evaluate coordination and readiness.
Q.4. Which states have high-priority locations for these drills?
Ans. States like Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Delhi are among those with high-priority civil defence districts participating in the drills.
Q.5. Are these mock drills open to public participation?
Ans. While primarily focused on emergency services and local authorities, some drills may involve public awareness activities to enhance community preparedness.
