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Southern Command's Sanyukt Kavach Exercise Tests India's CBRN Defence

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the concluding event of the week-long Military-Civil Fusion Exercise Sanyukt Kavach in Pune. The exercise featured a live demonstration of a coordinated response to a simulated chemical attack in an urban environment. It involved 19 agencies, including the armed forces, NDRF, police, and civil administration, focusing on interoperability and joint planning. The initiative aims to strengthen a whole-of-nation approach to national security against CBRN threats.

Key Points: Sanyukt Kavach: Military-Civil Fusion Exercise in Pune

  • Simulated chemical attack response
  • 19 participating agencies
  • Focus on CBRN threat preparedness
  • Showcased decontamination & casualty evacuation
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MoS Defence Sanjay Seth witnesses mega military-civil fusion exercise Sanyukt Kavach conducted by Southern Command in Pune

MoS Defence witnesses Southern Command's mega CBRN exercise Sanyukt Kavach in Pune, showcasing integrated response to chemical attacks.

"strengthening synergy between military and civil agencies to effectively respond to complex emergencies - Official Release"

Pune, March 7

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the concluding event of the week-long Military-Civil Fusion Exercise Sanyukt Kavach, conducted under the aegis of the Indian Army's Southern Command at Aundh Military Station, Pune.

According to an official release, the Minister of State for Defence witnessed a comprehensive live demonstration and static display showcasing a coordinated response to a simulated chemical attack in an urban environment, highlighting integrated national preparedness against emerging Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.

The large-scale exercise brought together 19 participating agencies, including the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, civil administration, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), medical teams, NCC cadets, academia and industry partners. Conducted as part of Southern Command's Military-Civil Fusion initiative, the exercise aimed at strengthening synergy between military and civil agencies to effectively respond to complex emergencies in operational environments characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

As part of the exercise, participating agencies executed a simulated response to a chemical attack in an urban setting. The demonstration highlighted critical procedures including rapid threat identification, cordon and isolation of contaminated areas, decontamination processes, casualty evacuation, medical management and coordinated inter-agency command and control. The exercise showcased the capability of multiple stakeholders to respond swiftly and cohesively to CBRN contingencies, a release stated.

The exercise underscored the importance of interoperability, joint planning and integrated response mechanisms in addressing evolving CBRN challenges. Participation of NDRF teams, civil agencies, security forces, technical experts and NCC cadets further reinforced the collective commitment towards building a resilient and coordinated national response framework.

Exercise Sanyukt Kavach reflects the Indian Army's and Southern Command's continued commitment to promoting Military-Civil Fusion and strengthening a Whole-of-Nation approach towards national security, ensuring effective preparedness against emerging threats in an increasingly complex operational environment, a release added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excellent initiative. Including academia and industry partners is a smart move for long-term solutions. However, I hope such exercises are also conducted regularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, not just major military stations. Our entire nation needs to be prepared.
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Rohit P
Sanyukt Kavach - a very fitting name. When our forces and civil administration work in synergy, it creates an impenetrable shield for the nation. Salute to all the personnel involved. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The scale is impressive - 19 agencies! The simulation of a chemical attack in an urban area is a critical scenario. It's good to see proactive planning for CBRN threats, which are a global concern.
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Vikram M
This "Whole-of-Nation" approach is the right way forward. Security isn't just the military's job. From local police to medical teams, everyone has a role. More power to Southern Command for leading this.
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Karthik V
While the exercise is commendable, the real test is during an actual crisis. I hope the protocols and communication channels established here are maintained and drilled into muscle memory. Regular, smaller-scale drills in different states are essential.

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