Mock Drill On May 7, 2025: What Is A Mock Drill And What To Expect; Everything You Need To Know

India is set to conduct mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, amid rising anticipation of military action following last month’s deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives. These drills are part of a broader civil defence preparedness effort and will occur across 244 districts nationwide. Here's a closer look at what these mock drills involve and which areas will participate.

What Is Mock Drill On May 7, 2025?

The upcoming mock drills are designed to equip citizens with the knowledge and actions they should take in the event of an attack on India. According to a letter from the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defense, and Home Guards, the exercises are also meant to 'evaluate and strengthen civil defense readiness' across all States and Union Territories. The letter highlights that, given today’s changing global situation and the rise of new and complex threats, it's crucial for states and UTs to stay fully prepared at all times.

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Where Will Mock Drills Take Place

As per a communication from the Home Ministry, mock drills will be carried out in 244 civil defence districts across all states and Union Territories. West Bengal has the highest number of these districts at 32, followed by Rajasthan with 28, and Assam, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir with 20 each. These districts are identified as civil defence zones based on their level of threat perception.

What To Expect During The Mock Drill?

Air Raid Sirens: Sirens will be tested to assess the public alert system. These are crucial for warning citizens in case of emergencies or potential attacks.

Blackouts: Cities may be asked to turn off visible lights to simulate wartime blackout conditions—used to reduce visibility during aerial threats.

Camouflage Exercises: Strategic sites like communication towers, power plants, and military areas will undergo concealment tests to check how well they can avoid detection by satellite surveillance.

Evacuation Drills: People in identified high-risk zones will be moved to safer locations to test the efficiency of emergency evacuations and identify any logistical challenges.

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Civilian Training Sessions: Awareness sessions will be held at schools, offices, and community centres to educate the public on taking shelter, applying basic first aid, and staying safe during emergencies.

On Tuesday, May 6, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparations for upcoming civil defence activities, including mock drills and air raid siren tests. According to a PTI report, the review meeting was held via video conferencing and included chief secretaries and civil defence heads from all 244 participating districts.

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