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India's CBRN Defense: How National Competition Aims to Counter Emerging Threats

The National Disaster Response Force just concluded its first national-level CBRN competition in Ghaziabad. DG Piyush Anand emphasized the need to build national capacity against emerging threats from India's difficult neighborhood. Teams from 18 states and union territories participated in the three-day event showcasing their chemical and biological response skills. Union Minister Nityanand Rai assured full government support for enhancing NDRF's disaster management capabilities.

Key Points: NDRF DG Piyush Anand on National CBRN Competition 2025 Goals

  • Three-day national competition involved SDRF teams from 18 states and union territories
  • Competition aimed to enhance preparedness against chemical and biological threats
  • Union Minister Nityanand Rai attended closing ceremony and assured equipment support
  • Training involved zonal level exercises before national competition
  • Government committed to strengthening disaster response capabilities nationwide
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Aim to build national capacity to respond effectively to emerging threats: DG NDRF on national-level CBRN Competition 2025

NDRF organizes national CBRN competition to build capacity against chemical, biological threats from difficult neighborhood. 18 states participate in preparedness drill.

"CBRN is a threat that is slowly emerging, and given our difficult neighbourhood, the possibility that it could emerge at any time cannot be ruled out. - DG NDRF Piyush Anand"

New Delhi, November 13

Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Piyush Anand said on Thursday that the aim of the three-day national-level Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Competition was to "build national capacity" to respond effectively to any emerging threats from "our difficult neighbourhood", apparently referring to Pakistan.

His remarks followed the national-level Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Competition 2025, which took place from November 10 to 12. The competition was organised by the NDRF.

NDRF posted on X that the first National CBRN Competition for SDRFs - 2025 concluded after an "inspiring and professional display" of CBRN skills at NDRF, Ghaziabad. SDRF Teams from 18 States and Union Territories participated in the competition held in two phases.

The ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

"CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) is a threat that is slowly emerging, and given our difficult neighbourhood, the possibility that it could emerge at any time cannot be ruled out. To improve our preparedness, we organised a national-level CBRN competition. First, we sent our teams to the SDRF to train them and then organised competitions at the zonal and national levels. The purpose is to build national capacity so that if such a situation arises, we can respond effectively..."," DG NDRF told ANI

In his remarks, Rai urged the personnel to dedicate their lives to serving the nation and reiterated the government's commitment to bolster the agency's disaster response capabilities.

"... Our experiences and skills must not remain limited to our service tenure, but each moment of our lives should be dedicated to our motherland; only then will we be able to make a strong nation... Let me also assure you that the government is ready to supply all kinds of equipment required by NDRF for disaster management...

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some concrete action on national security preparedness. The DG is right - we can't ignore threats from our neighborhood. Hope this training reaches all states effectively.
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David E
While I appreciate the security focus, I hope there's equal emphasis on public awareness. Ordinary citizens should know basic safety measures for such emergencies too.
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Ananya R
Good to see 18 states participating! This shows pan-India coordination. Our disaster response forces are becoming world-class. Feeling proud and secure! 🙏
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Sarah B
The government's commitment to providing necessary equipment is reassuring. Hope this translates to better infrastructure at ground level across all states.
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Vikram M
Training and competitions are good, but we need regular drills in cities and towns. Prevention and preparedness should be part of our national culture.

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