Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand CM Reviews NDRF Preparedness, Urges Tech‑Driven Response
The chief minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, went to a special rescue team in the mountains.
He talked with the team about how ready they are for big storms and earthquakes.
He said the team needs new gadgets, more practice, and better teamwork with other groups.
He also planted a tree to show how important forests are for safety.
He praised the brave workers and said the state is working hard to keep people safe.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the NDRF battalion in Gadarpur to assess disaster readiness.
He emphasized modern technology, regular training, and inter‑agency coordination to improve response.
The state remains highly disaster‑prone due to fragile Himalayan terrain and frequent natural hazards.
Dhami praised NDRF personnel’s courage and professionalism, and planted a sapling to promote afforestation.
The visit included presentations on battalion equipment, training modules, and operational capabilities.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Visited the NDRF battalion to review disaster preparedness and call for technology‑driven response
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Gadarpur and Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To strengthen disaster management in a state prone to natural hazards
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Location of visit
- Gadarpur, Uttarakhand
- Agency visited
- National Disaster Response Force battalion
- Focus areas
- Technology, training, coordination
- Afforestation activity
- Sapling planted