Archive · 31 May 2025
Rajasthan to Conduct Statewide Civil Defense Mock Drill
The Rajasthan government is holding a secret practice drill to get ready for emergencies, like war.
It involves a blackout and tests how quickly everyone can respond.
Officials have been told what to do, but people are confused because they haven't been told how they should participate.
The aim is to make sure communication systems and sirens work properly and to learn from the previous drills.
Rajasthan will hold a statewide civil defense blackout and mock drill under 'Operation Shield' on Saturday.
The drill aims to prepare for emergencies, especially during times of war.
Senior officials and civil defense controllers were advised to determine the timing of the blackout and drill based on local conditions.
The administration is focused on ensuring sirens and communication systems function correctly.
Lack of public communication has caused confusion among citizens regarding their role in the blackout.
- Who
- Rajasthan government, senior officials, civil defense controllers, various departments including Air Force and police, and citizens.
- What
- A statewide civil defense blackout and mock drill under ‘Operation Shield’
- When
- Saturday (mock drill)
- Where
- Jaipur/Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Why
- To test civil defense preparedness, especially in times of war.
Citizens
Administration
Public Communication
Citizens
Many citizens are confused due to lack of communication regarding their role in the blackout.
Administration
The administration has issued internal directives to district collectors and magistrates.
- Event
- Statewide civil defense blackout and mock drill
- Operation
- Operation Shield
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Rajasthan
- Participants
- Air Force, medical services, local bodies, home guards, power dept, police, and district administration.
