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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Cyberabad Police conducts fire mock drill to strengthen emergency preparedness
Hyderabad: To enhance emergency response systems, improve inter-departmental coordination, and ensure public safety during disaster situations, a comprehensive fire mock drill was conducted at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, in collaboration with the Telangana State Fire Department. The drill began with the sounding of a fire alarm, prompting the immediate and systematic evacuation of the Cyberabad commissioner office staff. Trained Fire Marshals guided the personnel to the designated Assembly Point near the National Flag Post. Teams from various wings, including Traffic Police, Cybercrime, SHE Teams, Special Branch, Economic Offences Wing, Bomb Disposal Squad, and CAR Headquarters, actively participated in the drill. Fire alarm systems lift circuit breakers, and the Public Address System were activated as per Standard Operating Procedures, followed by simulated rescue operations carried out by emergency teams. The Telangana Fire Services Department played a crucial role in the exercise by deploying fire tenders, medical teams, safety personnel, and a Bronto Skylift vehicle to simulate high-rise rescue operations. The Bronto Skylift showcased advanced capabilities for evacuating individuals from upper floors during fire emergencies. The mock drill emphasized the importance of awareness among staff regarding evacuation procedures, emergency exits, and the correct usage of fire safety equipment. During the mock drill, Madhapur Station Fire Officer Anjaneyulu Dodla conducted a live demonstration on the use of various fire safety tools and explained different types of fire emergencies along with the appropriate response methods. The officer also explained how to act during emergencies, the importance of remaining calm, and how to evacuate safely using designated routes. In the presence of Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, and Joint Commissioner Dr Gajarao Bhupal, the need for timely precautions and personal safety awareness was emphasized. Such drills not only enhance coordination between departments but also educate staff and the general public on how to respond swiftly and safely in emergencies. The Cyberabad Police reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding lives and property through proactive planning, inter-agency collaboration, regular training, and the effective use of social media platforms to provide accurate real-time updates and counter misinformation during crisis situations. Following the exercise, a review meeting was held to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend action points to strengthen preparedness. DCP Crimes A Muthyam Reddy, DCP Road Safety LC Naik, DCP Special Branch Sai Sri, DCP Women & Child Safety Wing Srujana Karnam, and officers from the Telangana Fire Services along with staff of Madhapur Fire Station and ministerial staff of Cyberabad CPO were present.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Fire mock drill conducted at TGICCC towers to test emergency preparedness
Hyderabad: With an objective to demonstrate the emergency preparedness protocol to respond to fire-related incidents, a comprehensive fire mock drill was conducted at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGiCCC) in Banjara Hills on Wednesday with the different departments. The building has state-of-the-art firefighting systems with advanced Building Management System (BMS) where automatic lift circuit braking systems, etc., are present. The exercise commenced with the activation of the fire alarm system and announcements over the Public Address System (PAS) across the floors in all Towers of the building. A simulated fire incident was reported on the 17th floor of Tower-A at around 3 pm. Accordingly, as per SOP, all lifts were deactivated, and all the 830 occupants of the TGiCCC Towers were immediately evacuated by designated Fire Marshals and Assistant Fire Marshals in each floor using the staircases and gathered at the designated Assembly Point at Ground Floor (TGiCCC lawns near the National Flag Post). During the mock drill, emergency departments like Fire Services, Police (L&O, Traffic), Revenue, HYDRAA, Medical & Health, TGSPDCL, HMWS&SB, responded promptly within a short notice and reached the spot. The exercise highlighted the importance of inter-agency coordination and rapid response in mitigating risks during emergencies. Following the successful evacuation, a de-briefing session was held at the Assembly Point. Sandeep Shandilya, Director, EAGLE (Anti Narcotic Bureau) emphasized the need for active participation of employees in self-evacuation during emergencies. VB Kamalasan Reddy, Director TGiCCC, appreciated the coordinated efforts of all participating emergency departments and staff of the building. The Director also briefed the Fire Marshals and Asst. Fire Marshals of each floor and directed them to use all fire safety equipment properly during emergencies. On the fire safety systems available in the buildings and advised all the staff members to be aware of these systems including importance of the refugee area, etc.,' he highlighted. A consolidated performance report of the mock drill, along with photographic and video documentation, has been compiled by the TGiCCC. The insights drawn will be utilized to refine SOPs, enhance training, and ensure robust disaster response mechanisms across the state. This drill was conducted following a previous mock drill on June 9 and comprehensive training for Fire Marshals and Assistant Fire Marshals on June 20.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Wooden desks for better learning: IIT professor's appeal to Tamil Nadu government
The Swedish Government is trying to move back to the old conventional system from a hyper-digitalised setting in schools. They are emphasising the use of blackboard, chalk, printed textbooks, notebooks, pencils, and ink pens. The Swedish government says there has been a drop in fundamental reading skills with the use of smart TVs, iPads, mobiles, and high-tech ed. Citing this development, Prof. M. Chidambaram, Former Faculty, IIT Bombay, has requested that Tamil Nadu's state government form a committee to look into going back to the conventional method of teaching and learning. If this comes through, he recommends that the existing smart TVs, computers, and more can be transferred to nearby Government Arts Colleges, where such facilities are not available. Recently, Prof. Chidambaram visited a middle school that has Classes from 1 to 8 near Gorimedu, Salem. 'It is a good campus, has ample space for sports, Smart TVs, TVs, computer laboratory. For morning assembly, they use a conventional amplifying microphone set, which is not used in schools nowadays. In the classrooms, students from Class 1 to 5 sit on the floor and write, keeping the notes on their thighs. Whereas in private schools, they use electronic public address systems (PAS), Electric alarm systems, three or two-seated writing steel tables and chairs', he observed. Wooden writing desks Prof. Chidambaram provided this government school with wooden writing desks of 24-inch length, 15-inch width, 13-inch rear-end height, and 11-inch height at the front end. These wooden desks cost ₹500 per piece. Prof. Chidambaram also donated to that school a Public Address System (PAS), wiring set up with electrical alarms, and some sports kits. An amount of ₹85,000 was spent on these donations. At the Panjayath Primary School in Tharamangalam, Salem, Prof. Chidambaram provided writing desks for 200 students for Classes 1 to 5. He spent an amount of ₹1,00,000, with a partial financial support of ₹50,000 from his friend, who is a professor at a university. 'Since the school does not have any playground and no place for a Prayer assembly hall, we could not provide any sports material and PAS', he said. A total of 310 wooden desks were also donated to five schools in Dharmapuri district — PUPS Devarasampatti, PUMS Errahalli, PUMS Anumanthapuram, PUMS Thengamarathupatti, and PUPS Padaaram Kottai. Of these, 265 desks were contributed through donations by Prof. Chidambaram's senior alumni, amounting to ₹1,55,000. Additionally, Public Address Systems were donated to two of these schools, and all five schools received sports materials. An amount of ₹1,00,000 was spent on these enhancements. 'There is a strong need to appeal to the Tamil Nadu Government to ensure that every government primary and middle school is equipped with similar essential facilities', he said.
