Joint HADR Exercise Samanvay - 2022 to begin at Air Force Station Agra

Tags: Defence

The Indian Air Force is conducting the annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'Samanvay 2022' from November 28, 2022 to November 30, 2022 at Air Force Station Agra.

Important facts

• The exercise will include a seminar on disaster management, a 'multi-agency exercise' aimed at assessing the effectiveness of institutional disaster management infrastructures and contingency measures.

• There will also be static and flight demonstrations of various HADR assets and a 'table top exercise'.

• Representatives of ASEAN countries will also participate in the exercise along with the participation of various stakeholders from the country.

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest for the capability demonstration events to be conducted during the exercise on 29 November 2022.

• Samanvay 2022 will promote a joint approach of various national and regional stakeholders including civil administration, armed forces, NDMA.

• The exercise also aims to provide a unique platform for exchange of domain knowledge, experiences and best practices with ASEAN member countries.