Centre for Public Policy hosted a National Conclave on Disaster Management on 7 & 8 July
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Railways, hosted a two-day National Conclave on Disaster Management on 7th – 8th July 2026.
The event commenced on 7th July with Exercise SAMYUKTODDHARA 2026, a multi-agency disaster response exercise conducted at the Indian Railways Institute of Disaster Management (IRIDM), Bengaluru. The exercise simulated complex railway emergency scenarios, providing a realistic platform for joint planning, coordination, and response among multiple stakeholder agencies.
On Day 2, the conclave, held at the IIMB Auditorium, brought together policymakers, railway officials, disaster management professionals, emergency responders, and subject-matter experts to deliberate on emerging challenges, share best practices, and discuss strategies for strengthening disaster resilience.
