When calamity hits, seconds count in the golden hour. India’s Western Army Command has pioneered tech that ensures communication endures total devastation, revolutionizing disaster management.
Hosted at Chandimandir, the conclave united NDMA, military brass, and IIT innovators. They presented AI-enhanced early warning systems for earthquakes, landslides, and floods, plus unbreakable satellite comms for blacked-out zones.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar underscored the army’s pivotal role: ‘Technology, strategy, and courage guarantee mission success.’ NDMA’s Manish Bhardwaj and 11 Corps GOC Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuria aligned on golden hour protocols.
Hands-on demos featured elite rescue tools: high-elevation gear, CBRN defenses, and medical trauma kits. IIT Mandi unveiled landslide forecasting via remote sensing, while NDRF dissected flood response flaws and pitched future-proof fixes.
The focus extended to community empowerment, training locals for rapid response. Key 2026 deliverables include unified training schedules and command integration.
This landmark gathering proves India’s commitment to proactive defense against disasters, setting a gold standard for civilian-military teamwork and national preparedness.