A Table Top Exercise on disaster preparedness was conducted at the DC Office Conference Hall, Chumoukedima on February 23, 2026, as part of the Mock Exercise for the year 2025–26.
The exercise was organised by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chumoukedima in coordination with the 12th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to evaluate planning mechanisms, coordination procedures, and decision-making processes during emergency situations.
SDO (Civil) Chumoukedima, Shreyansee Jain, IAS, presided over the meeting and thanked the NDRF team for the presentation. She emphasised the importance of advance planning and clarity of roles among departments and urged the public to actively participate in the mock exercise.
Persist Zimik, Inspector (GD), 12th Battalion, NDRF, gave a detailed presentation highlighting the role of NDRF and the significance of conducting mock exercises to enhance disaster preparedness. He stated that the North Eastern region and the Himalayan belt fall under Seismic Zone VI, making the area highly vulnerable to earthquakes. In this regard, emphasis was laid on the need to create awareness among the public and ensure preparedness to effectively deal with natural disasters.
The Table Top Exercise was aimed at identifying operational gaps, strengthening coordination among stakeholders, and enhancing overall readiness ahead of the full-scale mock exercise, which will be held on February 24, 2026 at Chumoukedima Village Ground. Representatives from NDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, Transport Department, Chumoukedima Village Council, and civil society organisations attended the meeting.
 
(Samuel, IA Chumoukedima)