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Sanyukt Vimochan 2024: India's Multi-Agency HADR Exercise

The Indian Army's Konark Corps conducted a cyclone response exercise in Gujarat's coastal region on November 18-19, 2024.

Exercise Overview and Organization

  • Sanyukt Vimochan Exercise conducted on November 18-19, 2024, in Ahmedabad and Porbandar
  • Organized by Indian Army's Konark Corps under Southern Command
  • Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi attended
  • Theme focused on cyclone response in Gujarat's coastal region
  • Nine friendly foreign countries participated

Exercise Components and Activities

  • Day 1: Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in Ahmedabad
  • Day 2: Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration at Porbandar
  • Simulated cyclone disaster response scenarios
  • Demonstrated reconnaissance, rescue operations, and casualty evacuation
  • Featured coordination among Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NDRF, and SDRF

Objectives and Achievements

  • Enhanced interagency coordination and disaster response strategies
  • Showcased indigenous disaster response technologies
  • Promoted Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative through industrial exhibition
  • Strengthened international collaboration in disaster management
  • Emphasized India's global leadership in humanitarian assistance

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