A Peek Into The 18th Raising Day of NDRF. See Pics

Every year on January 19, the National Disaster Response Force Raising Day is observed. The NDRF's 12 battalions are made up of specialised, multi-skilled personnel. Have a look at the pictures.

A Peek Into The 18th Raising Day of NDRF. See Pics

The NDRF currently has 12 battalions, each of which has 1149 soldiers. The National Disaster Response Force has carried out 3,100 operations, saving almost one lakh lives. During calamities, the Force has rescued and evacuated approximately 6.7 lakh people. (Image Source: PTI)

NDRF has been acclaimed globally during the Japan Triple Disaster (2011) and Nepal Earthquake that occurred in 2015. (Image Source: PTI)

Even during the challenging environment of COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the NDRF responded to super cyclones like ‘Yaas’, Tauktae’ & ‘Gulab’ and also during floods and various landslide incidents. (Image Source: PTI)

In 2021, the NDRF inducted 100 women disaster combatants and rescuers. Furthermore, each NDRF unit is authorised to have 108 female troops. (Image Source: PTI)

The NDRF is trained to deal with a variety of challenges. These range from borehole accidents to chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. During any significant natural or man-made disasters in the country, their mission is to execute relief, rescue, and evacuation operations. (Image Source: PTI)

The National Disaster Response Force was established on January 19, 2006, as the country's premier rescue response force. 'Aapada Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra' is their motto which refers to a continuous catastrophe response service in all circumstances. (Image source: PTI)

The National Catastrophe Management Authority seeks to create a safe and disaster-free India by building a comprehensive, proactive, multi-disaster, and technology-driven disaster management plan. (Image Source: PTI)

This must be accomplished through a culture of resistance, mitigation, and preparedness in order to develop a rapid and effective reaction in the case of a crisis. (Image Source: PTI)