National Disaster Management Authority, India

24/08/2026

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in coordination with West Bengal SDMA and all key stakeholders, conducted a State-level Mock Exercise on Oil & Chemical Disasters on 21st August 2026. The exercise tested preparedness and operational coordination for effective response to major industrial emergencies.

The Mock Exercise brought together West Bengal State & District authorities NDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Police, Health Services, SDRF, Coast Guard, Armed Forces, Port authorities and participating industries as Whole-of-Government & Industry Approach. The exercise reinforced Unified Command and Unity of Efforts for coordinated response to oil & chemical emergencies.

From incident alert and situation assessment to HAZMAT response, control zones, decontamination, evacuation, medical triage and relief arrangements—the Mock Exercise tested critical response mechanisms at multiple industrial locations across West Bengal.

The State-level Mock Exercise on Oil & Chemical Disasters provided an opportunity to review DM Plans, strengthen Incident Response Teams, assess resource and first-response capabilities & identify gaps for improvement for Preparedness today strengthens resilience for tomorrow.





Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
NDRF
National Disaster Management Authority, India
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

24/08/2026

National Disaster Management Authority, India, in coordination with Chhattisgarh SDMA and all key stakeholders, conducted a State-level Mock Exercise on Floods from 18th August to 20th August 2026 across the State.
The exercise tested preparedness, coordination, resource mapping and response capabilities for effective flood management.

As Whole-of-Government Approach for Flood Response, the Mock Exercise brought together State & District administrations
NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Police, Health, Civil Defence, Home Guards, local bodies, community volunteers and other stakeholders.
The exercise strengthened inter-agency coordination for a faster and more effective response.




Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF

21/08/2026

India and Sri Lanka strengthen cooperation on Disaster Risk Reduction.

Under the MoU between NCGG and Govternment of Sri Lanka,
National Disaster Management Authority, India hosted an interactive Disaster Risk Reduction session chaired by Ms Rita Missal, Member, NDMA for Sri Lankan Civil Servants participating in the capacity-building program for 1,500 officials.

The session showcased India’s Disaster Management framework and key initiatives in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), recovery and reconstruction. The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, share good practices and strengthen cooperation on disaster risk management.

Ms Rita Missal, Member National Disaster Management Authority, India, highlighted the shared geographical and disaster-risk profile of India and Sri Lanka, particularly the threat of cyclones. Referring to Cyclone Fengal (2024) and Cyclone Ditwah (2025), she stressed the need for stronger regional cooperation, preparedness and knowledge-sharing to build disaster-resilient communities.





Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
NDRF
National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)

19/08/2026

🛢️ Strengthening Preparedness for Oil & Chemical Disasters

A Tabletop Exercise (TTEx) was conducted in Kolkata on 17 August, 2026 as part of the State-Level Mock Exercise on Oil & Chemical Disasters in West Bengal.

The exercise brought together State and Central Government agencies, institutions and IIT Kharagpur to strengthen coordination, preparedness and response capabilities.

Chaired by the Principal Secretary, Disaster Management Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha, DG, State Fire Services and DG, Civil Defence, West Bengal, the exercise saw participation from 7 districts.







Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
West Bengal Police

18/08/2026

Manu Gupta of SEEDS India shares his perspectives during International Organisations Roundtable held
National Disaster Management Authority, India on strengthening partnerships, advancing
adaptation and building collective action for heat risk reduction and resilience in India.



Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
SEEDS India

17/08/2026

Building disaster resilience starts in the classroom. 🏫

Equip schools with the knowledge, preparedness and safety measures needed to protect young lives during emergencies.

Watch and learn: https://youtu.be/S_e4PdVuQEE?si=5-kGCf0JcBxv2V6h





Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
Ministry of Education
National Council of Educational Research and Training - NCERT
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

Building disaster resilience starts in the classroom. 🏫Equip scho...

17/08/2026

Aapda Mitra volunteers from Churachandpur district, Manipur, proudly participated in the Independence Day parade. Their presence showcased the spirit of community service and demonstrated how citizens can contribute to safety, solidarity and resilience in their communities.




Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
Manipur

17/08/2026

Five Aapda Mitra volunteers attended the “At Home” reception hosted by the Hon’ble President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This gesture recognises and honours the dedicated efforts of Aapda Mitra volunteers across the country towards strengthening community resilience and making India disaster-resilient.





Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
National Disaster Management Authority, India

14/08/2026

As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, Members, officials and staff of National Disaster Management Authority, India came together at NDMA Bhawan on 14 August 2026 for a mass singing of the National Song.

The collective rendition reflected the spirit of unity, patriotism and devotion to the nation, reaffirming the timeless message of Vande Mataram—a salute to our motherland.





PMO India
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
NDRF
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India

13/08/2026

भूस्खलन के बाद भी सतर्क रहना ज़रूरी है। ⚠️

जानिए इस वीडियो के माध्यम से भूस्खलन के बाद क्या करें और क्या न करें, ताकि आप और आपके प्रियजन सुरक्षित रहें।

याद रहे—समझदार रहें, सतर्क रहें, सुरक्षित रहें! 🛡️
Link: https://youtu.be/xnoheMCY0jc?si=2FWWmdPZ0k3y3uAu



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Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Disaster Management Authority, India
NDRF
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