Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Civil Defence Act was enacted in 1968 as a strategic legislative response to the growing security concerns following the 1962 war with China and the 1965 war with Pakistan. Its primary aim is to ensure the protection of civilians, infrastructure, and property from possible hostile attacks via air, land, or sea. The Act empowers the government to establish the Civil Defence Corps and lays down the authority to frame rules and regulations necessary for its implementation. It marked a critical step in institutionalising civil preparedness during times of national emergencies or external aggression.