13th BN NDRF conducts table top exercise on earthquake, GLOF, cloudburst in Kargil

The 13th Battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Ludhiana today conducted a district level Table Top Exercise (TTEx) on earthquake, GLOF and cloudburst at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

Assistant Commandant, 13th Battalion NDRF, Javed Iqbal, along with senior officers from NDRF Ludhiana, Executive Engineer R&B Kargil, Sadiq Ali; HQ to DC Office, Arifa Iqbal, and other concerned officers and officials participated in the TTEx.

The Assistant Commandant spoke at length about the role and responsibilities of the NDRF, which is essential to tackle any incident or disaster effectively.

During the TTEx, discussions were held on immediate requirements, actions required, damage assessment etc. The TTEx presumed an earthquake situation and deliberated on the consequent responses from different stakeholders.

The TTEx aimed to equip participants with knowledge and skills necessary for effective disaster response. This exercise stands as a key initiative in preparing local communities and institutions to handle emergencies, reinforcing the ongoing commitment of NDRF and its partners in safeguarding public safety.

The Table Top Exercise was conducted as a precursor to mock drill exercise on earthquake to be held on September 10 at GDC, Kargil to sensitize the stakeholders about preparedness of the response mechanisms at the time of earthquake.