MOCK DRILLS IN THREE DISTRICTS OF KARNATAKA
Context & Purpose
- The Central Government, under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted simultaneous mock drills in 54 cities across India.
- In Karnataka, the drills were held in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Kalaburagi.
- Aim: Evaluate disaster preparedness at district and city levels.
What is a Mock Drill?
- A simulated emergency scenario to test real-time preparedness.
Cities Involved in Karnataka:
1. Bengaluru:
- Conducted in 32 locations like tech parks, malls, metro stations, schools, and colleges.
- BBMP, NDRF, Police, Traffic Police, Health, Education, Fire Services.
2. Mangaluru:
- Simulations: School evacuation (earthquake) and chemical leak (industrial disaster).
3. Kalaburagi:
Simulated building collapse and earthquake.
Poet Prof. G. S. Siddalingaiah (1931–2024)
Personal Background
- Birthplace: Bellavi, Tumkur district, Karnataka
- Born in: 1931
- Education:
- Schooling and college education completed in Tumkur.
- Obtained BA (Hons) and MA in Kannada (First Class).
Professional Career
- Started as a Kannada Lecturer at Government Arts College, Chitradurga.
- Later served as:
- College Principal
- Director of the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka
Literary Contributions
- Renowned as a:
- Poet, Critic, Essayist, Litterateur
- Held the prestigious position of President of Kannada Sahitya Parishat.
Awards & Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Special Honor
- Rajyotsava Award
- Basava Award
- Masti Award
