Sakteng Dungkhag-Simulation Exercise (SIMEX)

The Sakteng Dungkhag successfully conducted a three-day Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) from 27th to 29th October 2025 to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capacity at the local level.
Organised by the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) in collaboration with the Dungkhag Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), the exercise aimed to familiarise participants with the Incident Command System (ICS), validate the Dungkhag Disaster Management and Contingency Plan (DMCP), and identify gaps in coordination, communication, and resource mobilisation during emergencies.
The exercise featured tabletop sessions and full-scale drills involving participants from all responding agencies, including the Royal Bhutan Police, Primary Health Centre, schools, Dratshang, Local Government representatives, Desuung and Sakteng Dungkhag Administration.
On 29th October, a community sensitisation program was also conducted to raise awareness among the people of Sakteng on disaster preparedness, safety measures, and community-based response actions. The session provided an important platform to strengthen community understanding and participation in disaster management.
A heartfelt thank you to Sakteng Dungkhag, the DLGDM team, and all participating agencies for their support and active involvement in making the SIMEX a success!


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