Chandigarh, Jan. 29 -- An exhibition showing India's growing indigenous capabilities, highlighting artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated early warning systems and satellite-linked communication modules, was one of the many attractions at the Western Command Disaster Management Conclave on disaster risk resilience at the Chandimandir Military Station on Wednesday. The conclave was organised by the Army's Western Command in strategic partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The exhibition displayed equipment that remain operational during complete network collapses, specialised tools, high-altitude rescue gear, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protection suits, advanced medical trauma kits, and community outreach initiatives designed to empower local populations as the first line of defence. The conclave brought together senior military leadership, NDMA policymakers, and academic innovators to transition India from a "reactive" disaster response model to a "proactive", resilience-based architecture. Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), member, NDMA, delivered the opening address, followed by the keynote address by Rajendra Singh, member and head of department of the NDMA. The plenary address was delivered by Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, general officer commanding-in-chief, Western Command. Discussions centred on military-civil fusion, with Manish Bharadwaj, secretary, NDMA, and Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, GOC, 11 Corps, discussing on harmonisation of protocols to optimise the "golden hour" during relief operations....