MHA Orders Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Nationwide Civil Defence Drills |
| Dates | May 7-9, 2025 |
| Organizing Authority | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Trigger | Escalated India-Pakistan tensions post Pahalgam Terror Attack (Apr 22, 2025) |
| Casualties | 26 civilians killed in Pahalgam attack |
| Scope | 244 vulnerable districts, including border villages in Jammu & Kashmir |
| Participants | 4 lakh volunteers from Civil Defence, State Police, NCC, NYKS, students |
| Activities | Air-raid sirens, blackout drills, evacuation planning, bunker maintenance |
| Recent Measures | - May 1, 2025: Safety drills in Arnia sector, Jammu |
| - May 4, 2025: 30-minute blackout drill in Ferozepur, Punjab | |
| High-Level Meetings | PM Modi met Defence Secretary and NSA Ajit Doval for security review |
| Historical Context | Civil defence strategy emphasized since the 1962 Indo-China war |
| Previous Discussion | 2022 Chintan Shivir in Surajkund, Haryana |