06-05-2025
Nagpur Feels the Buzz: Youth Excited Despite City's Absence
Nagpur: While Nagpur is not among the cities participating in the Ministry of Home Affairs ' nationwide civil defence mock drill, the event has stirred interest among the city's youth. For many, such drills have only existed in history books or films, making the idea of a real-time, war-preparedness simulation both fascinating and thought-provoking."It's something you only see in movies, right? The idea of air raid sirens going off in other cities is exciting, but it also makes you think about what could actually happen," said Pritam Shelke, a 20-year-old college student. "I'm eager to see how it unfolds in places like Delhi and Mumbai."Priya Nagdeve, a final-year mass communication student, added, "We've heard stories from our grandparents about blackouts and drills during the wars. It gives you a sense of shared national experience, even if we're not directly involved here in Nagpur."However, the enthusiasm is tinged with a sense of FOMO — fear of missing out. Several young Nagpurians expressed disappointment that their city was left out of such a significant exercise."Honestly, I was a bit disappointed when I saw Nagpur wasn't on the list," said Adi Patel, an 18-year-old high school student. "It would have been a valuable learning experience for us too. We need to be just as prepared as everyone else."Rushi Jirapure, an IT professional, echoed the sentiment: "It would've been interesting to see how our local administration and emergency services would handle such a scenario. Hopefully, the next drill will include us."
