Bhubaneswar: The Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is set to conduct a comprehensive mock drill on June 30 to test its emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.
This exercise is part of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) directive to all airports across the country to conduct full-scale rehearsals in the aftermath of a recent Air India plane crash.
With the growing volume of air traffic and recent incidents raising safety concerns, the DGCA’s move is seen as a proactive step to ensure that all airports are equipped to handle emergencies with minimum chaos and maximum efficiency.
This exercise will involve active participation from various key agencies, including personnel from Civil Aviation, local police, medical teams, and fire services, among other stakeholders.
The mock drill will simulate a real-time aircraft emergency scenario, designed to test the airport’s response and preparedness in the event of an actual emergency. By simulating such a scenario, the airport aims to evaluate the coordination and communication among the various stakeholders involved in emergency response.
The primary objective of this exercise is to identify any gaps in preparedness and fine-tune protocols to ensure a swift and effective response in case of an emergency.
