From May 7 to 9, 2025, India will conduct large-scale civil defence drills across all States and Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the move after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The drills aim to boost public readiness and passive defence in the face of rising tensions with Pakistan.

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• Civil defence drills from May 7–9 across all States and UTs
• Triggered by April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, 26 civilians killed
• Drills to simulate air raids, blackouts, evacuations, camouflaging
• Focus on 244 high-risk districts, especially border areas in J&K
• Over 4 lakh volunteers to participate, incl. NCC, NYKS, students
• Emergency coordination with Indian Air Force, control rooms activated
• Bunkers, trenches, and vital site protections part of exercise
• Enhances public readiness amid Indo-Pak tensions
• Part of broader national strategy for passive defence
• Measures echo earlier discussed plans in 2022 Chintan Shivir