The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Indian Army and the state governments of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, will conduct a large-scale disaster management exercise, EXERCISE SURAKSHA CHAKRA, from July 29 to  August 1, 2025. This multi-state, multi-agency exercise is one of the largest preparedness drills ever held in the National Capital Region (NCR) and aims to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms for major disasters like earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. The exercise will culminate in a full-scale Mock Exercise on Friday, which will simulate a response to a major earthquake scenario. This will take place simultaneously across all 18 participating districts of the NCR. Residents in these areas are advised NOT TO PANIC. The public may witness the following activities, which are part of a planned drill and NOT a real emergency: Increased Movement of Emergency Vehicles: Expect to see a higher-than-usual presence of ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles, and army trucks on the roads. Deployment of Response Teams: Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Armed Forces, Civil Defence, and other agencies will be deployed in various locations. Use of Sirens: Sirens or public address systems may be used to signal the start of the exercise. Establishment of Field Facilities: Temporary facilities such as Incident Command Posts, Staging Areas, Relief Camps and Medical Aid Posts will be set up in designated areas. Simulated Rescue Operations: Response teams will be seen conducting search and rescue drills, casualty evacuation, and providing medical aid to simulated victims. The purpose of this public advisory is to ensure that citizens are fully aware of the exercise and do not become alarmed by the large-scale movement of emergency response units. All activities are being conducted to test and improve the regions ability to respond effectively in a real crisis, ultimately enhancing the safety of all citizens. On July 29, a high-level Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre will bring together senior leadership from all participating agencies to discuss the regions hazard profile and response strategies. A Table Top Exercise (TTEx) at the Manekshaw Centre will see disaster managers wargame their response plans against simulated disaster scenarios on July 30. The field-level Mock Exercise will be conducted across the NCR, coordinated by the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on August 1. This exercise involves a Whole-of-Government approach, with participation from the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), technical and scientific institutions like the IMD and NCS, and civil society organizations. All residents are requested to cooperate with authorities and not be hindered by the exercise movements. The goal is to build a more resilient and safer NCR for everyone, the DDMA said in a statement.

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