(a) whether any mock exercises have been conducted by the Government to find out the efficacy of coordination between different agencies in the management of aviation related disasters and also to gain the confidence of the public;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any shortcomings have been detected by the Government during the mock exercises;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to remove those shortcomings?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a) and (b):- Mock exercises relating to anti-hijacking have been conducted by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati, Nagpur and Bangalore. Airports Authority of India has also conducted a mock exercise relating to fire fighting as well as search and rescue activities at Delhi airport.
(c),(d) and (e):- During mock exercises, some shortcomings are pointed out and/or suggestions made for further improvement. Immediately after a mock exercise is over, a comprehensive review is conducted and all concerned agencies are asked to take corrective action to avoid recurrence of any lapse in future.