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NDRF Saves 1.5 Lakh Lives in 12,000 Rescue Operations, Says DG Piyush Anand

NDRF Director General Piyush Anand announced that the force has participated in over 12,000 rescue operations, saving more than 1.5 lakh lives since its inception. In 2025 alone, NDRF took part in over 1,400 operations, highlighting its expanding role. The force has trained over 5,500 SDRF personnel free of cost and launched a pilot co-lodging project in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The announcement came during the President's Colour Award Ceremony in Ghaziabad, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Key Points: NDRF Saves 1.5 Lakh Lives in 12,000 Operations

  • NDRF conducted over 12,000 operations, saving 1.5 lakh lives
  • In 2025, NDRF took part in over 1,400 operations
  • NDRF trained 5,500 SDRF personnel free of cost
  • Pilot co-lodging project launched in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
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"NDRF has participated in more than 12,000 rescue operations, saved 1.5 lakh lives": DG Piyush Anand

NDRF DG Piyush Anand announces over 12,000 rescue operations and 1.5 lakh lives saved. Amit Shah awards President's Colour, lays foundation for six RRCs.

"NDRF has participated in more than 12,000 rescue operations and saved the lives of over 1.5 lakh people. - Piyush Anand"

Ghaziabad, May 14

National Disaster Response Force Director General Piyush Anand on Thursday said the force has participated in more than 12,000 rescue operations across the country and saved over 1.5 lakh lives since its inception.

Addressing the gathering in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the President's Colour Award Ceremony of the NDRF in Ghaziabad, Anand highlighted the force's expanding role in disaster response and training.

"NDRF has participated in more than 12,000 rescue operations and saved the lives of over 1.5 lakh people. In 2025, NDRF took part in over 1400 operations," Anand said.

He further said that the NDRF has been actively training State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and Civil Defence volunteers under the guidance of the Union Home Minister.

"Over 5,500 SDRF personnel have been trained free of cost by the NDRF as per the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. We are also imparting training to Civil Defence volunteers, facilitating their boarding and lodging for free," he said.

Anand added that the force has launched a pilot project for co-lodging NDRF and SDRF personnel in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to strengthen coordination and joint training.

"We have launched co-lodging of NDRF and SDRF personnel on a pilot basis in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. This is to encourage co-training among SDRF and NDRF," he said.

During the event, Amit Shah laid the foundation stones for six Regional Response Centres (RRCs) of the NDRF and virtually inaugurated one such centre in Dehradun.

The Home Minister also took the salute at the ceremony. The President's Colour Award, also known as the 'Nishaan', is one of the highest honours bestowed upon a military or paramilitary force in recognition of exceptional service, dedication and achievement. The emblem is worn by officers on the left-hand sleeve of their uniform.

The NDRF, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has played a crucial role in rescue and relief operations during floods, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, industrial accidents and other emergencies across the country.

In recent years, Shah has presented the prestigious honour to several police and security forces on behalf of the President of India.

Assam Police received the President's Colour Award on May 10, 2022, in Guwahati for exemplary services, while Haryana Police was conferred the honour on February 14, 2023, at the Haryana Police Academy in Karnal. Chhattisgarh Police was also presented the President's Colour Award in Raipur in December 2024 in recognition of its 25 years of service.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Impressive numbers, but I hope the focus remains on preventive measures too. Training SDRF and Civil Defence is great, but disaster resilience starts with better planning and community awareness. Still, the NDRF deserves all the accolades for their dedication.
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Rohit P
Great to see the President's Colour Award being presented to so many forces. The NDRF's role in floods and earthquakes is something we all take for granted, but they work day and night. Free training for 5,500 SDRF personnel is also a good step—every rupee counts.
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James A
I wonder if the Regional Response Centres will help reduce response time in remote areas. The Dehradun centre is a welcome addition for Uttarakhand, which faces so many landslides and floods every year. More such centres are needed in the Northeast and coastal regions.
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Ananya R
NDRF is a silent hero! They don't get enough limelight like the army or police, but they save so many lives. The co-lodging idea is excellent—SDRF and NDRF working together will make us disaster-ready. But we must also invest in early warning systems. 🙏
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David E
Respect for the NDRF, but I also think the Home Minister's involvement is a bit overdone in the article. The real focus should be on the jawans who put their lives on the line. 1,400 operations in one year shows how disaster-prone India is—more climate adaptation is needed.
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