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Economic Times
15-05-2025
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- Economic Times
Exercise Raahat: Army, NDRF join forces for disaster relief excellence in Nagaland
The Indian Army's Spear Corps and NDRF conducted 'Exercise Raahat' in Nagaland, a disaster relief simulation focused on monsoon preparedness. The three-day event involved joint planning, equipment demonstrations, and rescue operation simulations. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance coordination and leverage technology for effective disaster response, ensuring better protection for communities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Indian Army engineers under the Spear Corps collaborated with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to orchestrate a groundbreaking disaster relief exercise, aptly christened ' Exercise Raahat '.Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla on Thursday said that the meticulously planned 3-day exercise was held in Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland from May 13 to 15 May, marking a new paradigm in the field of disaster management and response.'Exercise Raahat' was conceived with a singular vision of elevating the readiness and efficiency of disaster relief operations , especially with the looming spectre of the monsoon Col Shukla said that the exercise showcased a master class in synergy, drawing on the rich tapestry of experience and expertise of the Indian Army and leveraging each other's strengths and sharing invaluable lessons from past endeavours, the two organisations have set a new benchmark in disaster relief operations, he exercise unfolded over three action-packed days, with May 13 and 14 being dedicated to intensive planning sessions.'Here, the sharpest minds from both forces engaged in spirited discussions, war-gamed complex scenarios and dissected real-life case studies. Group discussions fostered dynamic responses, ensuring that every conceivable challenge was met with innovative solutions,' the Defence spokesman said that the culmination of 'Exercise Raahat' on May 15 witnessed a lecture-cum-demonstration. The sappers showcased a dazzling array of cutting-edge equipment and demonstrated the full spectrum of relief operations, including rescue missions and critical medical the skilled troops of NDRF exhibited their prowess with niche disaster relief equipment, underscoring their readiness to tackle any spokesman said that the demonstration was further enriched by the enthusiastic participation of flood relief columns from various units of the Spear Corps, reinforcing the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, GOC, Spear Corps, addressed the participants and lauded the professionalism and dedication of all participants, duly emphasising that this exercise would catalyse enhanced preparedness and seamless synergy between Army and GOC noted that the integration of new technologies would further empower both organisations to respond swiftly and effectively to any kind of disaster.'Exercise Raahat' stands as a shining beacon of what can be achieved when vision, expertise and teamwork converge. As the monsoon season approaches, the lessons learned and bonds forged during this exercise will undoubtedly translate into lives saved and communities protected, the Defence spokesman stated.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Exercise Raahat: Army, NDRF join forces for disaster relief excellence in Nagaland
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Guwahati: Indian Army engineers under the Spear Corps collaborated with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to orchestrate a groundbreaking disaster relief exercise, aptly christened ' Exercise Raahat '.Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla on Thursday said that the meticulously planned 3-day exercise was held in Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland from May 13 to 15 May, marking a new paradigm in the field of disaster management and response.'Exercise Raahat' was conceived with a singular vision of elevating the readiness and efficiency of disaster relief operations , especially with the looming spectre of the monsoon Col Shukla said that the exercise showcased a master class in synergy, drawing on the rich tapestry of experience and expertise of the Indian Army and leveraging each other's strengths and sharing invaluable lessons from past endeavours, the two organisations have set a new benchmark in disaster relief operations, he exercise unfolded over three action-packed days, with May 13 and 14 being dedicated to intensive planning sessions.'Here, the sharpest minds from both forces engaged in spirited discussions, war-gamed complex scenarios and dissected real-life case studies. Group discussions fostered dynamic responses, ensuring that every conceivable challenge was met with innovative solutions,' the Defence spokesman said that the culmination of 'Exercise Raahat' on May 15 witnessed a lecture-cum-demonstration. The sappers showcased a dazzling array of cutting-edge equipment and demonstrated the full spectrum of relief operations, including rescue missions and critical medical the skilled troops of NDRF exhibited their prowess with niche disaster relief equipment, underscoring their readiness to tackle any spokesman said that the demonstration was further enriched by the enthusiastic participation of flood relief columns from various units of the Spear Corps, reinforcing the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, GOC, Spear Corps, addressed the participants and lauded the professionalism and dedication of all participants, duly emphasising that this exercise would catalyse enhanced preparedness and seamless synergy between Army and GOC noted that the integration of new technologies would further empower both organisations to respond swiftly and effectively to any kind of disaster.'Exercise Raahat' stands as a shining beacon of what can be achieved when vision, expertise and teamwork converge. As the monsoon season approaches, the lessons learned and bonds forged during this exercise will undoubtedly translate into lives saved and communities protected, the Defence spokesman stated.
