Drill in schools across Himachal on April 4 to mark 1905 Kangra earthquake

A Shakeout drill ( "Drop, cover & hold" and Evacuation Drill) would be conducted in all government and private educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh on April 4 to commemorate the Kangra earthquake that claimed over 20,000 lives, officials said on Wednesday.

Under the state-wide Disaster Awareness  Campaign-2025, a series of activities will be held at the state, district, and community levels throughout April to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience, the statement said.

These initiatives include a citizen solidarity and mock drills march on April 4, a focus on earthquake-resistant construction practices and preparedness measures in Gram Sabha meetings, it added.

Additionally, an orientation program for school principals and administrators on the Kangra Earthquake, dissemination of earthquake safety guidelines (Do's and Don'ts) among students would be organized, it said.