The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 a pilot initiative to build a Civil Defence network through joint training with the Indian Army. In the first phase, 600 Master Trainers (50 each from 12 States/UTs) will undergo a three-day specialized program by the second week of November 2026. These trainers will then each train 100 volunteers, potentially reaching 60,000 people. The training focuses on threat awareness, emergency response, and coordination to better handle contemporary security threats.
Key points
- 600 Master Trainers from 12 States/UTs to be trained by second week of November 2026
- Each Master Trainer will train 100 volunteers, targeting 60,000 volunteers in total
- Training covers drone awareness, CBRN awareness, and civil-military coordination
- Participating areas include Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala, UP, and 8 other States/UTs
- Program will be expanded to other States/UTs based on pilot phase outcomes
When it applies
- By the second week of November 2026 training of 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers
- Prime Minister's address from the Red Fort
Who it affects
- Civil Defence Master Trainers and Volunteers