ON-SITE EMERGENCY MOCK DRILL CONDUCTED AT IFFCO PARADEEP UNIT

Paradeep : An On-Site Emergency Mock Drill was successfully conducted at IFFCO Paradeep Unit on Thursday, 4 th September 2025, reaffirming the
organization’s commitment to industrial safety and emergency preparedness. The drill focused on a simulated ammonia gas leak
scenario originating from a weld joint on the ammonia header line between Train B and Train C. The objective was to evaluate the
effectiveness of emergency response protocols and readiness of personnel. Prior to the drill, a detailed briefing session was held to
ensure that all emergency response teams were fully aware of the simulation parameters. During the mock incident, IFFCO’s Fire &
Safety Department immediately took action by evacuating the affected area, implementing precautionary measures, and creating a water
curtain around the leakage point to contain the spread of ammonia. All relevant departments, including fire services, medical response
teams, maintenance, and production units, participated actively and responded in a coordinated and timely manner. The exercise was
observed by several dignitaries and officials from government bodies, mutual-aid industries, and emergency response agencies.
Shri Niranjan Behera, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Paradeep, lauded IFFCO’s preparedness and emphasized the importance
of regular drills in view of the region’s susceptibility to natural disasters such as cyclones and tsunamis. During Cyclone and natural
calamities, he also emphasized to safe evacuation of people.
Shri C.S. Behera, Asst. Director of Factories & Boilers, Paradeep Zone, emphasized the critical role of the Emergency Control Room
during such incidents. He stressed that it must function as a centralized command hub to ensure seamless coordination, communication,
and timely decision-making during emergencies.
Shri P.C. Behera, Regional Officer, Odisha State Pollution Control Board, stressed the importance of continuous plant-wise monitoring of
hazardous gases and called for regular maintenance and upgrading of detection systems to align with current safety standards.
Shri P.K. Mahapatra, Unit Head of IFFCO Paradeep, emphasized the value of inter-industry collaboration and collective preparedness
across the Paradeep industrial region. He advocated for realistic mock drills, mutual-aid resource sharing, and continuous improvement
of Disaster Management Plans. He also expressed appreciation for the support and participation of government authorities, emergency
agencies, and mutual-aid partners.
The mock drill was attended by prominent officials including Shri Smruti Ranjan Kar, Additional Superintendent of Police, Paradeep; Dr.
Naveen Kumar, Deputy Commandant, NDRF Cuttack; Shri K.R.N. Murthy, GM (Production); Shri A.N. Ojha, GM (Maintenance); Shri
R.K. Swain, JGM (Fire & Safety), as well as representatives from NDRF, CISF, Indian Coast Guard, Odisha Fire Services, Paradeep
Port Authority, and neighboring industries. Their presence reinforced the strong mutual-aid network operating in the Paradeep area. The
exercise concluded successfully, demonstrating IFFCO Paradeep’s high level of preparedness, operational coordination, and its ongoing
commitment to ensuring the safety of its employees, infrastructure, and the surrounding environment through proactive risk management
and continuous improvement in emergency response protocols.