Joint Mock Drill on Disaster Management Held at NTPC Farakka

Joint Mock Drill on Disaster Management Held at NTPC Farakka

A joint mock drill simulating a rescue operation during an earthquake was successfully conducted at NTPC Farakka. 

The exercise, organized at the Administrative Building, was supervised by Shri Ramakanta Panda, Head of Project, NTPC Farakka, and aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and inter-agency coordination.

The drill saw active participation from multiple teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Murshidabad (WB), local police, NTPC Medical staff, and the HR & Safety departments of NTPC. The CISF Fire and Security wings of FSTPP and FBP Farakka also played crucial roles in the operation. Shri Sumanta Jash, Block Disaster Management Officer (BDMO) of Farakka, observed the proceedings.

Following the drill, a de-briefing session was held to review the exercise's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. The session, chaired by Shri Ramakanta Panda.

Several dignitaries, including Shri Sanjay Srivastava, GM (O&M); Shri Alok Kumar Ranbir, AGM (HR); Shri N Senthil, AGM (Safety); Shri A Senthil Rajan, Commandant, CISF (FBP Unit); Shri Sidharth Paul, Deputy Commandant, CISF (NTPC Farakka Unit); Shri Kazi Hasa Nu Zaman, Sub-Inspector, WB Police; Shri Rana Seth, Station Officer-in-Charge of SDRF/Civil Defence Murshidabad; and Shri Vinit Kumar, Senior Manager (HR) were present during the mock drill.