Mock Drill on 7th May District List West Bengal: In response to growing national security concerns following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct nationwide civil defence mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.As part of this initiative, West Bengal will witness civil defence drills across 31 locations in 23 districts, focusing on preparedness for hostile threats and emergency scenarios.
Mock Drill on 7th May District List West Bengal Highlights
| Topic | Details |
|---|
| Date of Mock Drill | May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Organised By | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Total Locations in West Bengal | 31 |
| Total Districts Involved | 23 |
| Categories | Category-II and Category-III |
| Focus Areas | Air raid drills, blackouts, emergency response |
| Special Priority | Border sharing states like West Bengal |
Key Objectives of the Civil Defence Mock Drill
According to the Ministry’s directive, the drill focuses on the following:
- Testing air raid warning systems
- Practising blackouts
- Checking emergency communications (radio, hotline links with the Air Force)
- Training civilians, school/college students, NCC, NSS, and volunteers
- Evaluating control room functionality and mock operations
- Camouflaging critical installations and plants
- Testing firefighting, rescue, and depot management efficiency
Mock Drill on 7th May: District List for West Bengal
The districts are divided into Category-II and Category-III areas for focused operations.
Category-II Locations (19 districts)| Sr. No | District/Location |
|---|
| 178 | Coochbehar |
| 179 | Darjeeling |
| 180 | Jalpaiguri |
| 181 | Malda |
| 182 | Siliguri |
| 183 | Greater Kolkata |
| 184 | Durgapur |
| 185 | Haldia |
| 186 | Hashimara |
| 187 | Kharagpur |
| 188 | Burnpur-Asansol |
| 189 | Farakka-Khejuriaghat |
| 190 | Chittaranjan |
| 191 | Balurghat |
| 192 | Alipurduar |
| 193 | Raiganj |
| 194 | Islampur |
| 195 | Dinhata |
| 196 | Makhli Ganj |
| 197 | Mathabhanga |
Category-III Locations (12 districts)| Sr. No | District/Location |
|---|
| 39 | Bardhaman |
| 40 | Birbhum |
| 41 | East Medinipur |
| 42 | West Medinipur |
| 43 | Howrah |
| 44 | Hooghly |
| 45 | Murshidabad |
| 198 | Kalimpong |
| 199 | Jaldhaka |
| 200 | Kurseong |
| 201 | Kolaghat |
Why is the Mock Drill Important for West Bengal?
West Bengal has been marked as a priority state due to its strategic international borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. The recent violence in Kashmir has added urgency to improving civil defence measures.In a high-level meeting with the Union Home Secretary, the state administration confirmed its readiness with the availability of:
- 62 satellite phones
- 95 sirens in Kolkata
- 25–30 sirens in other districts
These drills aim to evaluate and strengthen the response capabilities of local authorities, volunteers, and civilians in case of a potential attack or emergency.
