Mock Drill Districts List (State-Wise)
The Government of India has planned a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025, covering 244 districts. This drill is being conducted due to increased tensions after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people.
The Ministry of Home Affairs decided to carry out this drill to check and improve India’s emergency response capabilities. This is especially important in border states and areas that might face threats like natural disasters or attacks.
Purpose of the Nationwide Mock Drill
The purpose of this mock drill is to help citizens and officials prepare for real emergencies such as air raids, blackouts, earthquakes, medical crises, or wars.
The government took this decision after discussions led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the need to prepare for new and complex threats facing India today.
Key Activities During the Mock Drill
During the mock drill on May 7, several important activities will take place:
- Testing air raid warning systems to ensure sirens and alarms are working properly.
- Practising blackout procedures, turning off lights in specific areas to avoid detection during attacks.
- Checking communication links such as hotlines and radios with the Indian Air Force.
- Ensuring control rooms and backup rooms (shadow rooms) are ready and functional.
- Training civilians and students on safety measures during emergencies.
- Using camouflage to hide important buildings and sensitive areas.
- Activating civil defence teams, including wardens, firefighters, rescue personnel, and supply managers.
- Testing evacuation plans to check how efficiently people can move to safe locations during an emergency.
Mock Drill Districts List (State-Wise)
The mock drill will be conducted in districts across various states:
- Border States: Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh
- Highly Populated States: Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Bihar
- Other States: Districts from other central and southern states will also participate.
| S. No. | State / UT | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & N Island # | — | 1. Port Blair | — |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | — | 2. Hyderabad3. Vishakapatnam | — |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | — | 4. Aalo (West Siang) 5. Itanagar 6. Tawang 7. Hayuliang | 1. Bomdila |
| 4 | Assam | — | 8. Bongaigaon 9. Dibrugarh 10. Dhubri 11. Goalpara 12. Jorhat 13. Sibsagar 14. Tinsukia 15. Tezpur16. Digboi 17. Duliajan 18. Guwahati (Dispur)19. Rangia 20. Namrup 21. Nazira 22. North-Lakhimpur 23. Numaligarh | 2. Darrang3. Golaghat4. Karbi-anglong5. Kokrajhar |
| 5 | Bihar | — | 24. Barauni 25. Katihar 26. Patna 27. Purnea | 6. Begusarai |
| 6 | Chandigarh # | — | 28. Chandigarh | — |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | — | 29. Durg (Bhilai) | — |
| 8 | Dadra Nagar Haveli # | — | 30. Dadra (Silvasa) | — |
| 9 | Daman & Diu # | — | 31. Daman | — |
| 10 | Delhi # | 1. Delhi (including New Delhi & Delhi Cantonment) | — | — |
| 11 | Goa | — | 32. North Goa (Panjaji) 33. South Goa (Marmagoa with Vasco Dabolim & Harbour) | — |
| 12 | Gujarat | 2. Surat 3. Vadodara 4. Kakrapar | 34. Ahmedabad 35. Jamnagar/Bhuj 36. Gandhinagar 37. Bhavnagar 8. Kandla 39. Naila40. Ankleshwar41. Okha 42. Vadinar | 7. Bharuch8. Dangs9. Kutch10. Mehsana11. Narmada12. Navsari |
| 13 | Haryana | — | 44. Ambala 45. Faridabad 46. Gurgaon 47. Hissar 48. Panchkula 49. Panipat 50. Rohtak 51. Sirsa 52. Sonepat 53. Yamunanagar | 13. Jhajjar |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | — | 54. Shimla | — |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | — | 55. Anantnag 56. Badgam 57. Baramula 58. Doda 59. Jammu 60. Kargil 61. Kathua 62. Kupwara 63. Leh 64. Poonch 65. Rajauri 66. Srinagar 67. Udhampur68. Samba 69. Akhnoor 70. Uri 71. Nowshera 72. Sunderbani 73. Avantipur | 14. Pulwama |
| 16 | Jharkhand | — | 74. Bokaro 75. Gomio | 15. Godda16. Sahebganj |
| 17 | Karnataka | — | 78. Bengaluru (Urban) 79. Malleswara 80. Raichur | — |
| 18 | Kerala | — | 81. Cochin (Kochi)82. Thiruvananthapuram | — |
| 19 | Lakshadweep # | — | 83. Lakshadweep (Kavaratti) | — |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | — | 84. Bhopal 85. Gwalior86. Indore 87. Jabalpur 88. Katni | — |
| 21 | Maharashtra | 5. Mumbai 6. Uran 7. Tarapur | 89. Thane 90. Pune91. Nasik 92. Rohn-Dhatao-Nagothane 93. Manmad 94. Sinner 95. Thal Vayshot 96. Pimpri-Chinchwad | 17. Aurangabad18. Bhusawal19. Raigarh20. Ratnagiri21. Sindudurg |
| 22 | Manipur | — | 97. Imphal 98. Churachandpur 99. Ukhrul 100. Moreh 101. Mingthou-Khong | — |
| 23 | Meghalaya | — | 102. East Khasi Hill (Shillong) 103. Jaintia Hill (Jawai) 104. West Garo Hill (Tura) | — |
| 24 | Mizoram | — | 105. Aizawal | — |
| 25 | Nagaland | — | 106. Dimapur 107. Kohima 108. Mokokchung 109. Mon 110. Phek 111. Tuensang 112. Wokha 113. Zunheboto 114. Kiphri 115. Perren | — |
What is a Mock Drill?
A mock drill is a practice session that helps people and authorities prepare for emergencies. It allows everyone involved to test emergency plans, find problems, and fix them. This helps in managing real-life emergencies better and saving lives.
Why is this Drill Important Now?
The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has raised concerns about national security. Conducting this mock drill is part of India’s strategy to be ready for various threats, including terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
Important Message for Citizens
The mock drill on May 7 is a crucial step towards national safety. Citizens should follow instructions provided by local authorities, stay calm, and cooperate during the drill.