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Recently, the Indian Army successfully conducted the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, 'SanyuktVimochan 2024' at Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat.

Key Highlights:

• Conducted by: Konark Corps of Southern Command, Indian Army.
• Day 1: Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
  • Theme: 'Cyclone in Coastal Region of Gujarat'.
  • Focused on simulating a cyclone scenario affecting the Okha-Porbandar coastline.
  • Discussed disaster relief strategies and interagency cooperation to improve response readiness.
  • Attended by senior officials from NDMA, Armed Forces, State Disaster Management, and industry representatives, including delegates from nine foreign countries.
• Day 2: Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration
  • Held at Chowpatty Beach, Porbandar.
  • Simulated Disaster Scenario: Coordinated response to a cyclone, showcasing joint operations by:
  • Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NDRF, SDRF, and other Central and State agencies.
  • Key actions demonstrated:
    • Requisition and Surveillance: Civil administration’s request for Armed Forces' assistance, followed by area surveillance.
    • Rescue Operations: Insertion of personnel to rescue casualties.
    • Casualty Evacuation: Use of resources to evacuate and assist victims.
    • Resuscitation and Rehabilitation: Restoration efforts for affected citizens.
• Industrial Display &Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative:
  • Showcased indigenous HADR equipment from Indian defense industries.
  • Highlighted technological advancements and self-reliance in disaster management.
• SanyuktVimochan 2024 enhanced India's disaster response capabilities, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to humanitarian assistance.
• The exercise also bolstered India’s leadership in global disaster relief, contributing to international best practices and collaborative efforts in humanitarian assistance and disaster response.