Overview
- In posts on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised NDRF personnel for their professionalism, saying they work tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief and restore hope during crises.
- Home Minister Amit Shah called the NDRF the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities and saluted personnel who died in the line of duty.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu shared greetings that commended the force’s courage, discipline and public service.
- Established on January 19, 2006 under the Disaster Management Act, the NDRF fields 16 battalions trained for earthquakes, floods, cyclones, landslides and CBRN emergencies, with a training academy in Nagpur.
- Coverage cites more than 12,000 operations and over 1.58 lakh rescues since inception, while reports describe nationwide deployment with differing counts of base locations or regional response centres.