Army Holds Disaster Management Exercise

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[color=#3F3F3F]In order to be prepared for the natural calamities and disasters, the Army conducted a two-day major disaster management exercise - ex-Mountain Rescue in Aid to Civil Authority - at the Annandale ground, Shimla, on January 6 and 7.[/color]


[color=#3F3F3F]The exercise was conducted in conjunction with the Civil Administration and Fire Service Department. The aim of exercise was to practice evacuation of Civilian population from the disaster affected areas in the mountains of Himachal. Army Aviation Corps and Air Force helicopters practiced casualty evacuation drills in conjunction with the Army’s Special Forces and regular troops of Jutogh battalion.[/color]


[color=#3F3F3F]While disclosing this, the spokesperson of Army, mentioned that major calamities that have struck the Indian sub continent during the last decade have underscored the need to adopt a multi dimensional, multi diciplinary and multi sector approach to disaster management. “Within the ambit of this approach the armed forces constitute a significant and potent entity, available with in the Central and State Government for disaster response and relief. The armed forces by virtue of their organisational strength motivation discipline and operational preparedness have always risen to the occasion earning the appreciation of the environment for their singular contribution towards disaster management”, the spokesperson added.[/color]



[color=#3F3F3F]The organisation strength of the Army formation and units was also displayed, during the exercise.[/color]
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