PM Modi wants to set up a Civil Defence volunteer force: What does it mean?

The proposed network is not India’s first civilian volunteer force, but Modi’s announcement points to a larger, modernised role for citizens in national emergency preparedness Civil defence volunteers | Represntative Image: https://civildefencewarriors.gov.in/ Apexa Rai New Delhi Listen to This Article Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced plans for a “vibrant Civil Defence network” and a “massive, modern Civil Defence volunteer force”, calling for citizens to be prepared to deal with modern security challenges. The announcement comes a little over a year after civil defence volunteers were mobilised and nationwide mock drills were conducted during the heightened tensions with Pakistan…