Archive · 22 May 2025
Odisha Govt. to Train Civil Defence Volunteers for Emergencies
The government is planning to train civil defence volunteers to help during emergencies.
They will learn about things like how to handle panic, spot fake information, and deal with different kinds of threats, including drone attacks.
The goal is to prepare volunteers to respond effectively in various emergency situations.
The training will be done with help from the National Disaster Response Force and possibly retired Army personnel.
The government wants more people to join as volunteers, and they are expanding the program to more areas.
Currently, the civil defence unit is understaffed compared to its past.
The state's civil defence wing has declined in numbers in the past 10 years.
You can become a volunteer by applying.
The government plans to train civil defence volunteers for emergencies.
Training includes psychological warfare, drone attack defence, and essential service maintenance.
The National Disaster Response Force will help with disaster preparedness lessons.
Retired Army personnel may train volunteers in psychological warfare.
The government is expanding civil defence units and seeking more volunteers.
- Who
- Government and civil defence volunteers.
- What
- Planning to train civil defence volunteers for emergency preparedness.
- When
- The training is being planned.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To enhance the capacity of volunteers to respond to emergencies.
- Training Focus
- Psychological warfare, drone attack defence, essential service maintenance
- Training Providers
- National Disaster Response Force, possibly retired Army personnel
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Application process
- Volunteer Strength (Currently)
- 753 active members
- Volunteer Strength (10 years ago)
- 21,000
- Civil Defence Unit
- Operates under the state directorate of fire services, home guards and civil defence