Exercise AIKYA (Disaster Management Event)

Exercise AIKYA, a two-day event organized by NDMA and the Army Southern Command, took place in Chennai, focusing on disaster management coordination and readiness. The event included practice simulations, discussions on technology use, and strategies to handle disasters like tsunamis, landslides, and cyclones. Key participants included representatives from Railways, Civil Aviation, Health, IMD, and other national agencies. Exercise AIKYA emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity building, and integrating technology to improve disaster response. It aligns with global disaster management practices like the Sendai Framework, aiming to enhance preparedness and build resilience against disasters in India.