In preparation for the upcoming Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) 2026, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, has issued instructions for participation in a video conference scheduled at 11:30 AM on 22nd April at the DC’s Conference Hall.
According to the circular, several departments and agencies have been directed to attend the video conference physically at the venue. These include all Administrative Officers, Police Department, 22 Assam Rifles, CTC, DRDA, Health & Family Welfare (CMO & MS), Fire & Emergency Services, PHED, Water Resources Department, PWD (R&B), PWD (NH), Power Department, Transport Department, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry (V&AH), Food & Civil Supplies, DIPR, and CAN Youth Organisation.
In case of unavoidable circumstances, all Heads of Departments (HoDs) have been requested to nominate a senior officer to attend the programme.
Meanwhile, all other HoOs under Chumoukedima district have been instructed to attend the video conference from their respective offices to ensure full participation and coordination.
The exercise forms part of a state-wide initiative led by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority to strengthen preparedness for earthquake and extreme weather scenarios.
Officials further informed that a table-top exercise will be conducted on April 29 at the DC’s Conference Hall, followed by a full-scale mock drill under NEPEx on April 30 across various locations in the district.
All departments have been urged to ensure active participation and readiness to enhance disaster response mechanisms across Chumoukedima district.
(Limatoshi, IA Chumuokedima)