Authorities in the India state of Nagaland are working with local amateur radio operators to reinforce disaster communications capabilities in the state. Working with Open Source Classes for Amateur Radio India (OSCAR India), the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) recently conducted a comprehensive mock drill exercise leveraging amateur radio technology. The NSDMA says that the mock drill is a first-of-its-kind effort to enhance alternative communication methods during emergencies in the region.
