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Amit Shah Hails NDRF as Nation's Pillar of Trust on Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the National Disaster Response Force on its Raising Day. He praised the force as the nation's pillar of trust during calamities and a key part of building a disaster-resilient India. Shah also paid tribute to NDRF martyrs who sacrificed their lives for others' safety. The NDRF, established in 2006, is a multi-skilled force deployed across the country to handle various natural and man-made disasters.

Key Points: Amit Shah Lauds NDRF on Raising Day, Calls It Pillar of Trust

  • NDRF celebrates Raising Day
  • Pillar of trust during disasters
  • Honors martyrs' sacrifices
  • Multi-skilled disaster response force
  • 16 battalions nationwide
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Amit Shah lauds NDRF on Raising Day, calls it pillar of trust during calamities

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the NDRF's role in building a disaster-resilient India on its Raising Day, honoring its martyrs.

"the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, January 19

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the National Disaster Response Force's Raising Day.

In a post on X, Shah underscored their significant role in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to build a "disaster-resilient India" and described them as "the pillar of trust, the nation relies on during calamities."

He further paid tribute to the "martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the safety of others", sharing images of the personnel engaged in relief operations.

"Warm greetings to the personnel of @NDRFHQ on Raising Day. Through its significant role in realising the Modi govt's resolve to build a disaster-resilient India, the NDRF has today become the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities. Salute to the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the safety of others," Shah wrote in the post.

National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) was raised on January 19, 2006, as a multi-skilled stand-alone Disaster Response Force to respond to all natural and man-made disasters.

It attends to various disasters, including collapsed structure search-and-rescue operations during earthquakes and landslides, floodwater rescue, including cyclones, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contingencies, and medical emergencies, among others.

It is strategically deployed across the country with 16 Battalions and 28 Regional Response Centers. NDRF Academy is located in Nagpur.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Absolutely agree. While we praise them, we must also ask if they are getting enough resources and modern equipment. A resilient India needs a well-funded and equipped NDRF. Just my two cents.
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Aman W
Their work during the Uttarakhand disaster was phenomenal. True pillars of trust indeed. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India a few years ago, the professionalism of NDRF during the Chennai cyclone was impressive. A world-class disaster response team. Heartfelt thanks to all personnel.
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Karthik V
Building a disaster-resilient India is a great vision. But along with praising NDRF, we need more focus on urban planning and preventing illegal construction in flood-prone areas. Prevention is better than cure.
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Nisha Z
A heartfelt salute to the martyrs and their families. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇮🇳 The images of them working in knee-deep water or rubble always bring tears to my eyes. True bravery.

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