The Red Horns Division of Army’s Gajraj Corps conducted a joint flood relief exercise — Jal Rahat — at IIT, Guwahati demonstrating inter agency coordination and disaster preparedness by flood relief columns of Army, NDRF, SDRF and SSB.
The exercise showcased modalities for conducting flood relief operations, role of various agencies, use of high-end technology and innovative means for conduct of rescue operations during floods.
Exercise Jal Rahat was conceptualized and designed with an aim to enhance response capability in the event of severe flooding. A specialist team from Indian Army, supported by other State agencies depicted rescue missions incorporating and simulating actual scenarios, employment of drones for surveillance and logistic outreach of stranded villagers and evacuation of drowning individuals. Apart from this specialist teams of Army, NDRF and SDRF showcased their skills in deep water rescue operations. It effectively exercised all stakeholders in relief operations in an effectively synchronized manner showcasing inter agency synergy and interoperability at challenging times of natural calamities.
The exercise was witnessed by General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps, senior officials from Army, State administration, SSB, CAPFs and disaster relief organizations and others, including cadets from NCC and NSS, and students from various schools and colleges of Guwahati.
The operational readiness of flood relief columns was overseen by Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding of Gajraj Corps. He also addressed the august gathering and exhorted all ranks of Army, SSB, NDRF, SDRF and NCC cadets for adopting whole of society approach for nation-building by following the mantra of four ‘Ps’ – “PREDICT, PREPARE, PROTECT AND PROVIDE, thus leading to, further strengthening the interoperability and inter agency synergy.
