UP Carries Out Mock Drills Across 75 Districts To Test Emergency Readiness

Uttar Pradesh on Friday conducted large-scale mock drills across all 75 districts to assess preparedness for war-like and air attack emergency situations. The exercise was organised by the Civil Defence

Department in coordination with district administrations and other line departments.

The drills aimed to spread awareness among civilians and test response mechanisms such as blackout protocols, emergency communication and coordination between various agencies.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present during the mock drill exercise in Lucknow.

In Ayodhya, a mock drill was carried out under the supervision of the Civil Defence Department. As part of the exercise, a temporary blackout was implemented to simulate an air attack scenario. Sirens were sounded and residents were advised to follow safety instructions issued by authorities.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A mock drill was conducted in Ayodhya.

The mock drill is organised by the Civil Defence Department to test the state’s readiness for war-like or air attack scenarios. pic.twitter.com/3QkMKCr2tn

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Ayodhya Chief Fire Officer Mahendra Pratap Singh said the exercise was a collective effort by multiple departments. “The purpose of the blackout is to prepare civillians in case of an attack by reducing the visibility…This exercise was conducted today as part of that plan, in collaboration with various departments,” he said.

ADM City Yoganand Pandey said the drill was aimed at educating people about how to respond during emergencies. “This drill was completely successful. We want this message to reach all the people of the district so that they know how to keep themselves safe in any emergency situation,” he said.

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: Today a state-wide mock drill was held in Ghazipur to mark Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti. At the Opium Factory, a 10–15 minute blackout simulated an airstrike, with participants remaining in place as instructed pic.twitter.com/FaPFKwI4oF

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Similar drills were held in Agra, where the Civil Defence Department tested emergency response systems for war-like or air attack scenarios. Officials monitored coordination between agencies and public compliance with safety instructions during the exercise.

In Ghazipur, a state-wide mock drill was organised to mark Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti. At the Opium Factory, a 10 to 15-minute blackout was carried out to simulate an airstrike. Participants were instructed to remain at their locations and follow safety protocols during the exercise.

(With inputs from agencies)