Introduction and About

- 'Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan' is an annual multilateral joint exercise focusing on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) measures.

- The exercise is managed by the Konark Corps of Southern Command of the Indian Army.

- It was conducted in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat on 18-19 November 2024.

- A diverse selection of individuals, including representatives from the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, National Disaster Management Authority, the Meteorological Department, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, were present for the exercise.

 

Details of the Exercise

- The inaugural event of the exercise focused on 'Cyclone in Coastal Region of Gujarat' and featured a detailed 'Tabletop Exercise'.

- The exercise is aimed to address areas of improvement in interagency integration, fostering swift and coordinated responses to natural disasters.

- The event included a Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration at Porbandar's Chowpatty Beach.

 

Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration

- The demonstration included different agencies practising coordinated logistics, rapid response, and effective disaster management strategies in a simulated cyclone scenario.

- This collaborative effort included the Indian Army, Navy, Airforce, Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other key Central and State agencies.

 

International Participation & Significance

- Fifteen senior officials from nine friendly foreign countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Indian Ocean Region, and SouthEast Asia were in attendance.

- Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan has not only enhanced national disaster response capabilities but has also given valuable insights to the broader international discussion on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.