NDRF Raising Day is celebrated every year on 19 January to honor the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India’s premier disaster management unit formed in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act. It is a day of gratitude, pride, and reflection on the force’s lifesaving contributions.
🌐 Background and Significance
- Formation: The NDRF was established in 2006 as a specialized force to respond to natural and man-made disasters.
- Purpose: It was created to provide a dedicated, professional, and swift response to emergencies like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, and industrial accidents.
- Raising Day: Observed annually on 19 January, it commemorates the inception of the force and highlights its achievements.
🚨 Structure and Deployment
- Battalions: The NDRF currently has 16 battalions, drawn from paramilitary forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
- Locations: These battalions are strategically based at 68 locations across India, chosen according to vulnerability and disaster-prone zones.
- Specialization: Personnel are trained in search and rescue, medical aid, chemical and nuclear disaster response, and community awareness programs.
