The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), and with the participation of all District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and line departments, organized an orientation and coordination conference via Video Conferencing on October 27, 2023. The conference was hosted at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) located at the DC's Office in Kohima.

This conference was convened in anticipation of the upcoming annual event, the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) 2023. The primary objective is to assess the state's readiness and capacity to respond effectively to various disaster scenarios. NEPEx 2023 will focus on simulating scenarios involving earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.

For Kohima District, a Tabletop Exercise (TTEx) has been planned for November 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the DC's Conference Hall, Kohima. This will be followed by a Mock Exercise (ME) on November 2, 2023. All officials from the DDMA and line departments have been notified of their mandatory attendance at the Table Top Exercise.

(Khekiye, IA Kohima)