Civil Defence Districts

What Are Civil Defence Districts In India — And Why 244 Of Them Will Hold A Wartime Drill On May 7

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed 244 districts to participate in a nationwide civil defence drill on May 7, 2025. The exercise, though set against the tense backdrop of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, is not a reaction to imminent conflict. Instead, it aims to test India’s civilian...