India: Army holds CBRN disaster management drill


Exercise Vajta Sahayata, a two-day chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) disaster management drill was conducted by the Vajra Corps under the aegis of Western Command Headquarters on October 16 and 17, along with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and Punjab Government.

Initially, a table-top exercise was conducted, wherein the Army, representatives of 7 and 13 NDRF Battalions, State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and the civil administration, deliberated the role, responsibilities and present as well as future capability development of all stake holders.

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Source: The Tribune