Mock drills to be held in all districts by 2023 to combat chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear disasters
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January 03, 2021 20:25 IST
Home Ministry asks NDRF to to complete the first phase of this multi-agency exercise in three financial years, beginning 2020-21.
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A team of NDRF personnel during a mega mock drill exercise, conducted by National Disaster Management Authority and Delhi Disaster Management Authority in New Delhi. File Picture
| Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Home Ministry asks NDRF to to complete the first phase of this multi-agency exercise in three financial years, beginning 2020-21.
India is undertaking a mega exercise to conduct preparatory drills in each of its 740-odd districts by 2023 to combat various man-made and natural disasters with a special attention on tackling chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks or accidents, the country’s disaster response force chief said.