Bhopal, April 18 -- With the objective of evaluating the preparedness for swift and effective relief and rescue operations during industrial and chemical disasters, a successful mock drill was conducted in the districts of Bhopal, Dhar, Raisen, Ujjain, Dewas, Singrauli, Chhindwara, Jabalpur, Indore, and Sehore. The exercise was organized under the joint aegis of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Madhya Pradesh State Disaster Management Authori ty (MPSDMP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF).
The main objective of the mock drill was to test the coordination among related departments, industrial units, and local administration, quick response, and efficient use of res...