Noida, Oct 29 Noida International Airport on Thursday conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise, “SAKSHAM 2026”, to assess its emergency response systems and coordination among airlines, security agencies and district authorities, it said.
Conducted in line with International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines, the drill involved IndiGo, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Uttar Pradesh Police, airport medical services, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), district health department, UP Fire and Emergency Services, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and partner hospitals, the airport said in a statement.
The exercise covered emergency alerts, firefighting, rescue operations, mobilisation of response teams, traffic management and green corridor arrangements for transporting casualties to designated medical facilities. Communication protocols, information sharing and response timelines were also assessed.
“Safety and preparedness are central to airport operations. In an emergency, an effective response depends on how well different teams and agencies coordinate with one another.
“Exercises like this allow us to test our procedures, understand where improvements may be needed and work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure we are prepared to respond when required,” airport CEO Nitu Samra said.
The exercise is part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to review emergency procedures and strengthen coordination among agencies, the statement added.
(PTI News)
