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Maharashtra Enacts Comprehensive Crisis Plan as Border Tensions Escalate

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directs war room setups, blackout drills, and cybersecurity measures to bolster state preparedness.

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Overview

  • District-level war rooms have been activated to ensure real-time crisis management and inter-agency coordination across Maharashtra.
  • Statewide full-scale mock drills, focusing on blackout operations, are underway to test emergency response systems.
  • Cybersecurity measures include immediate audits of critical infrastructure and intensified monitoring of social media by district police cyber cells.
  • Emergency funds have been disbursed to district collectors for urgent purchases, with security proposals requiring approval within an hour.
  • Coastal security has been reinforced with the hiring of private fishing trawlers, and public awareness campaigns are being launched to educate citizens on emergency protocols.