Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Bandi Sanjay Hails NDRF as India's Disaster Response Backbone
A special minister from India's home government went to a ceremony to thank the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
He called them the main helpers for India when big disasters happen.
He said they are brave and disciplined, and they are getting better at handling new kinds of dangers like forest fires and chemical emergencies.
The minister mentioned that the NDRF saved many lives and helped many people get to safety in the past year.
People around the world admire their skills.
They have helped in many big disasters, like floods and earthquakes.
The minister said honoring these heroes makes everyone feel more prepared to face disasters.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar lauded the NDRF as the backbone of India's disaster management.
He acknowledged the NDRF's expanded capabilities in handling emerging threats like forest fires and CBRN disasters.
In the past year, NDRF saved over 1,600 lives and evacuated more than 38,000 people.
The NDRF operates 16 battalions and 28 Regional Response Centres across India.
Kumar stated that the force's discipline and technical expertise are globally admired.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- What
- Praise for NDRF's role in disaster management, highlighting its courage, discipline, sacrifice, and evolving capabilities.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To honour fallen NDRF personnel at a memorial event.
- NDRF Battalions
- 16
- Regional Response Centres
- 28
- Lives Saved (Past Year)
- Over 1,600
- People Evacuated (Past Year)
- Over 38,000