Why in the News?

The Indian Army successfully conducted the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024' at Ahmedabad and Porbandar on 18^th –19^th November 2024. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff attended this significant event which showcased India's disaster response readiness.

About EXERCISE 'SANYUKT VIMOCHAN

• Participants:
  • Indian Armed Forces: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard.
  • Other Agencies: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA), Meteorological Department, FICCI, State and Central Agencies, National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF & SDRF).
  • International Participation: 15 senior officials from nine Friendly Foreign Countries (GCC, Indian Ocean Region, South East Asia).
• Key Activities:
  • Tabletop Exercise: Focused on disaster response strategies for a simulated cyclone scenario in Gujarat’s coastal region.
  • Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration: Held at Chowpatty Beach, Porbandar on 19th November.
    • Simulated cyclone scenario: Coordinated logistics, rapid response, and disaster management strategies.
    • Casualty evacuation and rehabilitation demonstrated using rescue assets.
    • Industrial Display: Showcased Indian defence industries' innovations in disaster response technology.
• Objectives:
  • Improve interagency coordination and response capabilities.
  • Identify gaps in disaster relief strategies and enhance joint mechanisms for swift implementation.
  • Promote self-reliance in disaster response technologies under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.