In the wake of rising COVID-19 infections across India since early last month, the Union Health Ministry has intensified public health measures to boost preparedness, with mock drills at hospitals and surveillance drives forming a key part of its action plan.
In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday, under 'Operation Shield' across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan.
In response to directives from the Delhi Health Department, Lok Nayak Hospital conducted mock drills on Saturday to ensure emergency preparedness amid the tensions between India and Pakistan.
Civil defence mock drills, including blackouts, were conducted across the country on Wednesday amid tensions with Pakistan to spread awareness about response to emergency in the public and make the administration aware about the steps to be taken in an emergency.
The sirens were controlled from the headquarters of the State Disaster Management Authority.
In compliance with the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Civil Defence mock drills would be conducted in five districts of Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni in Madhya Pradesh from 4 pm on 7 May.
The drills, which will include operationalization of air raid warning sirens and blackouts, are being undertaken to prepare the general public in event of a hostile attack.
The Health Ministry said the response of the district and state teams, directed by NJORT, was found to be mostly prompt and appropriate.
The drill evoked huge nationwide response with ministers and senior officials reviewing the preparations and capacities of hospitals and facilities.
Review the health preparedness with district administrations and health officials on 8-9 April.
