The Indian Army’s Southern Command has carried out a series of multi-agency exercises and engagements under its Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan across several states, in an effort to strengthen coordination between the military and civil authorities amid evolving security challenges. The activities were conducted across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and southern states, bringing together the Armed Forces, civil administration, security agencies and other stakeholders to improve preparedness and response mechanisms. Focus on Inter-Agency Coordination Officials said the initiative was aimed at enhancing coordination among institutions that are often required to work together during emergencies and security situations. The engagements saw participation from Central Armed Police Forces, state police, disaster response agencies, civil aviation authorities, as well as departments such as forest and mining, along with academic institutions and industry representatives. According to officials, the exercises focused on key areas including internal security, disaster management, airspace monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on adopting common procedures and improving information sharing between agencies. Tabletop Exercise in Pune Reviews Emerging Threats A key component of the …