The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996, establish a framework for managing chemical accidents in India:

 The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996, establish a framework for managing chemical accidents in India: 

Crisis groups

The rules require the creation of state, district, and local crisis groups to manage chemical accidents: 

State Crisis Group: The state government establishes this group to deal with major chemical accidents and provide expert guidance. 

District Crisis Group: This group meets every 45 days and sends a report to the state crisis group. 

Local Crisis Group: This group meets every month and forwards a copy of its proceedings to the district crisis group. 

Emergency plans

The rules require the creation of local emergency plans for industrial pockets, and these plans must be coordinated with the district off-site emergency plan. 

Community involvement

The rules emphasize the importance of involving local communities in the creation and execution of emergency plans. 

Coordination and cooperation

The rules establish a framework for coordination and cooperation among industry, local government, and emergency response organizations. 

Risk evaluation

The rules require enterprises to regularly evaluate risks to pinpoint possible dangers and gauge how vulnerable their facilities are. 

Training

The rules require training for personnel involved in chemical accident management. 

Education

The rules require educating the population likely to be affected by a chemical accident. 

Mock drills

The rules require conducting at least one full scale mock-drill of a chemical accident at a site every six months.