MHA partners with Indian Army to create 60,000-volunteer civil defence network across 12 states and Union Territories

Exam-focused facts from the 24 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will collaborate with the Indian Army to establish a civil defence network of around 60,000 volunteers across 12 states and Union Territories under a pilot project.
The first phase involves specialised three-day training for civil defence master trainers at designated Indian Army training establishments.
A total of 600 master trainers, 50 from each participating state and Union Territory, will undergo the training.
The training programme is scheduled to be completed by the second week of November 2026.
The initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address outlining a vision for a vibrant civil defence network with modern systems, advanced technologies and contemporary preparedness capabilities.