Overview

• The June 27 exercise simulated an aircraft crash to evaluate crisis management protocols following safety concerns from the recent Ahmedabad incident.
• Under Airports Authority of India supervision, units from the National Disaster Response Force, Sikkim State Fire and Emergency Services, AAI Fire and Rescue, local PHC staff and district agencies participated.
• Observers from the AAI and district administration assessed real-time execution with a focus on communication flow and resource mobilisation.
• Authorities have integrated observer feedback to refine inter-agency coordination, clarify roles and accelerate emergency response timelines.
• Officials emphasised that conducting regular full-scale drills is vital to sustain operational readiness and minimise risks to life and property.