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Joint Mega Mock Drill on Disaster Management Conducted at NTPC Farakka
Md Nawaj Shorif, Natun Gati, Farakka: A joint mega mock drill on disaster management was conducted at NTPC Farakka on 24th October 2025, within the plant premises. The exercise simulated a rescue operation of personnel trapped inside the underground CHP-Wagon Tripler Area, where the staircase leading to the location had collapsed due to an earthquake. The drill was conducted under the supervision of Shri Debabrata Kar, Head of Project, NTPC Farakka.
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Nadia (WB); SDRF, Murshidabad; local Farakka police; NTPC Farakka Medical, HR, IT, Safety departments and other DMP committee members; along with CISF Fire and Security wings of FSTPP and FBP Farakka actively participated. The joint exercise emphasized the importance of inter-agency coordination and preparedness in disaster scenarios in a time bound manner.
The debriefing session, chaired by the Head of Project, NTPC Farakka, highlighted lessons learned and areas for improvement. Key attendees included Shri Rajasekhar Pala, GM (O&M); Shri A.R. Mohanty, GM (Operation); Shri Dharmendu Mondal, DDMP Incharge, DM & CD, Murshidabad; Shri Vijay Kumar, Sr. Commandant, CISF (FSTPS Unit); Shri Pramod Chandra, Dy. Commandant, CISF (FSTPS Unit); and others senior officials of NTPC Farakka.
