India, July 27 -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the Indian Army and the state governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh will conduct large-scale disaster management preparedness drills from July 29 to August 1in the national capital region (NCR) to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms for major disasters like earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards, officials said.

The multi-state four-day drill 'Surakha Chakra' will be one of the largest preparedness drills in Delhi NCR, they added.

NDMA officials said that on August 1, in at least 18 districts in NCR, an earthquake-like scenario will be created and officials will do a drill. It will include response tactics such as increased movement of e...