Due to the recently increased tension between India and Pakistan, the central government has decided to further strengthen security preparations across the country. Under this, Civil Defense Mock Drill is being organized simultaneously in 244 districts of the country on 7 May 2025.
The special thing is that 11 districts of Haryana have also been included in this mock drill. The main objective of this exercise is to be cautious, adopt safety measures and train training in situations like emergency, especially war or air strikes.
During the mock drill, sirens will be played in these districts in a loud sound at night and the power of the entire area will be cut, so that the enemy can be protected from aerial monitoring or attack of the country.
During this time, citizens will have to reach the already decided safe places or bunkers. Apart from this, volunteers and students of police, civil defense, fire department, home guard, local administration, NCC, NSS and NYKS will also participate actively in this drill.
Haryana Mock Drill 2025: Main Details
| Acquaintance | Description |
| Name of the event | Civil Defense Mock Drill |
| Date of organizing | 7 May 2025 |
| Time of organizing | Night (time can separate in different districts) |
| District | 11 (Haryana) |
| Main objective | Security and training of citizens in war/disaster |
| Agencies involved | Civil defense, police, fire fighting, home guard, administration |
| Participation of citizens | Yes, active participation |
| key activities | Siren, Blackout, Equivalence, First Aid |
What is mock drill and why is it necessary?
Mock drill is a kind of safety practice, in which an emergency of emergency like war or disaster is followed. The aim is to test the preparations of citizens, administration and security agencies, so that the loss of life and property in the event of real disaster or attack. This time the mock drill is being organized after the increased tension between India and Pakistan and the recent terrorist attack.
What will happen during mock drill?
- Sirens will be played for warning of air attack.
- All lights will be discontinued under blackout.
- Citizens will be transported to safe places or bunkers.
- Withdrawal and relief work will be practiced.
- Training of first aid and mutual cooperation will be given.
- Security of important institutions and industrial units will be reviewed.
Which districts of Haryana are included? (Haryana Mock Drill Districts List)
These 11 districts of Haryana will have mock drill on May 7:
- Ambala (Ambala)
- Hisar
- Faridabad (Faridabad)
- Gurugram (Gurugram)
- Panchkula (Panchkula)
- Panipat (Panipat)
- Rohtak (Rohtak)
- Sirsa (sirsa)
- Sonipat
- Yamunanagar (Yamunanagar)
- Jhajjar
If you live in these districts, then this mock drill will also be organized in your area.
Necessary instructions for citizens during mock drill
- Do not panic as soon as the siren rings, but remain calm.
- Immediately turn off all the lights, fans, TVs etc. of your house.
- Reach the safe place or bunker mentioned by the administration.
- Take special care of children, elderly and sick people.
- Do not pay attention to rumors, only trust the information of administration.
- Immediately inform the local administration or police in any emergency.
Key Activities of Mock Drill
- Air RAID Siren: Sirens will be played in loud voice to warning of an airstrikes.
- Blackout Exercise: All types of lights (domestic, roads, shops, tolls etc.) will be closed.
- Evaculation Drill: Citizens will be transported to safe places.
- First Aid Training: Training to give first aid to the injured.
- Safety Awareness: Information about restraint and cooperation to citizens in emergency.
- Communication Check: Investigation of preparations for control room, police and hospitals.
Agencies involved in mock drill and their role
- Civil Defense: To spread citizens to safe places and spread awareness.
- Police: Maintaining security and law and order.
- Fire Department: Immediate relief in the event of fire or other disaster.
- Home Guard: Crowd Control and Assistance.
- Local Administration: Coordination of all activities.
- NCC, NSS, NYKS: Awareness and aid as volunteers.
Benefits of Mock Drill
- Citizens get information about taking the right steps in emergency.
- Preparations for administration and security agencies are investigated.
- Mutual cooperation and coordination are better.
- Awareness increases among children, students and youth.
- Damage can be reduced in the future of any disaster or attack in the future.
Precautionary precautions
- React immediately as soon as you listen to a siren or alert.
- Avoid rumors and do not spread wrong information on social media.
- Follow the administration’s instructions.
- Immediately report any suspicious activity.
- Keep children and the elderly in a safe place.
Participation of citizens during mock drill
This time the mock drill will take part in NCC, NSS, NYKS volunteers, school-college students, common citizens, local institutions and administration together. All will be trained to work together in emergency.
Mock drill across the country: Apart from Haryana, which other states include?
This mock drill is being organized in 244 districts across the country. Apart from big cities like Delhi, Pune, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Goa, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Andaman-Nikobar, Daman-Division etc.
What will happen after a mock drill?
- All agencies will send their reports to the central government.
- The citizens will be taken feedback as to what difficulty they faced.
- Suggestions will be sought for improvement in security system.
- A new strategy will be made for future and better preparation in the future.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When and how long will the electricity go during the mock drill?
A: During the mock drill, electricity will be cut for some time at night, so that blackouts can be practiced. Time may be different in different districts.
Q2. Is participation of all citizens in mock drills necessary?
A: Yes, the purpose of mock drill is to make all citizens aware and prepare, so everyone should participate in it.
Q3. What to do if someone has any problem?
A: Immediately inform the local administration, police or control room.
Q4. Will schools and colleges be open during mock drills?
A: Separate information will be given by the local administration about this.
conclusion
The mock drill to be held on May 7 in 11 districts of Haryana is a major and necessary initiative, which will test the preparations for citizens, administration and security agencies. With this practice, common people will get information about taking the right steps in emergency and in future, loss will be reduced in any disaster or war -like situation.
Disclaimer:
This mock drill is perfectly a safety practice, its purpose is to make citizens aware and prepare for emergency. This is not a real attack or disaster, but to investigate the preparations for administration and citizens. Please do not panic, avoid rumors and follow the administration’s instructions.
