Noida International Airport has held a full-scale emergency exercise with airlines, security forces and government agencies to test coordination, communication protocols and response timelines.
Noida International Airport (DXN) conducted a full-scale crisis preparedness exercise, named SAKSHAM 2026, on 29 October, bringing together airport stakeholders to test readiness and coordination in responding to an emergency.
Carried out in line with ICAO guidelines, SAKSHAM 2026 simulated an airport emergency scenario to assess the airport’s preparedness, emergency response systems and coordination among participating agencies.
Participants included IndiGo, the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), UP Police, Airport Medical Service, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the District Health Department, UP Fire & Emergency Services (UP F&ES), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and hospital partners.
The exercise covered emergency alert activation, firefighting and rescue operations, and the mobilisation of emergency response teams and resources. It also assessed traffic management arrangements and green corridor facilitation, intended to enable the swift transportation of casualties to designated medical facilities.
Communication protocols, information sharing and response timelines were also evaluated to understand how effectively the agencies could work together in a time-sensitive situation. The exercise provided an opportunity to review existing procedures and identify areas that may require further attention.
Nitu Samra, Chief Executive Officer of Noida International Airport, said: “Safety and preparedness are central to airport operations. In an emergency, an effective response depends on how well different teams and agencies coordinate with one another. Exercises like this allow us to test our procedures, understand where improvements may be needed and work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure we are prepared to respond when required.”
The exercise is part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to review its emergency response procedures and strengthen coordination with the authorities and agencies responsible for managing emergency situations. Regular drills help teams familiarise themselves with their respective roles and assess their readiness to respond to different scenarios.
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