Mock Drill Area List: In a significant move aimed at strengthening national preparedness, the Government of India has announced a nationwide civil defence mock drill to be held on Wednesday, May 7. This extensive exercise will cover 244 districts across the country.The decision comes in the wake of heightened security concerns following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which tragically claimed the lives of 26 civilians and security personnel.According to the
Ministry of Home Affairs, the drill is part of a strategic push to check the country's emergency response readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions, especially with Pakistan.
Highlights of Mock Dril Area List
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Date | May 7 (Wednesday) |
| Total Districts | 244 |
| Announced By | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Key Reason | Preparedness post-Pahalgam attack |
| Focus States/UTs | UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab, J&K, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gujarat, Delhi, etc. |
| Main Activities | Air raid sirens, blackouts, emergency response checks |
Key Drill Activities
Officials stated that the drill will test the following:
- Air raid warning systems
- Blackout implementation (cutting off lights in specific areas)
- Emergency response coordination across urban and rural pockets
Complete List of Mock Drill Area
| State/UT | Key Cities/Zones |
|---|
| Delhi | All zones |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur, Jammu, Leh |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Varanasi, Gorakhpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Mohali, Gurdaspur |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Haldia |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Barmer, Kota |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Paradip, Balasore |
Mock Drill Area List PDF 2025
Download the district-wise mock drill area report in PDF format from the link below.
https://ddma.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/ddma/generic_multiple_files/west_distt.pdf
