India has carried out many civil defense drills over the years to stay prepared for emergencies. These include many conflicts between borders, prevention of terrorism and protecting the integrity of the people of India. Here are few notable mentions written below –
Timeline of Major Civil Defense Drills in India
- 1962 – Sino-Indian War
→ Blackouts and mock air raid drills in NEFA (now Arunachal Pradesh), Assam, and Delhi
- 1965 – India-Pakistan War
→ Air raid drills, camouflage of key installations in major cities
- 1971 – Indo-Pak War
→ Largest nationwide civil defense drills held during the conflict
- 1999 – Kargil Conflict
→ Limited drills and civil defense briefings in border states
- 2001 – Post Parliament Attack
→ Security drills conducted in Delhi and key state capitals
- 2008 – Post Mumbai Attacks
→ High-level security rehearsals across metros
- 2025 – Current Drill Ordered (May 7)
→ First nationwide drill ordered since 1971 amid Indo-Pak tensions
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