Union Home Minister Amit Shah acted as the Chief Guest at the President’s Colour Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Director General of NDRF and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The conferment of the President’s Colour is recognition of the service, courage, valour and dedication of the entire NDRF. Amit Shah stated that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and NDRF have established India prominently on the global map in the field of disaster response, which is a matter of pride for all citizens and a special matter of pride for him as the Home Minister of the country.
दुनिया भर में आपदाओं के समय राहत और बचाव के भरोसे का प्रतीक बनकर उभरे NDRF ने बीते दो दशकों में ‘आपदा सेवा सदैव सर्वत्र’ के ध्येय वाक्य को चरितार्थ किया है।
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Highlighting the success of the NDRF, HM Shah appreciated the efforts of the NDRF personnel and applauded that go anywhere in the country with the motto “Aapda Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra”. Wherever the NDRF personnel have gone, in India or abroad, they have earned love and trust. Whenever a disaster strikes or is anticipated anywhere in the country, people feel reassured when NDRF personnel arrive believing that now rescue operations will succeed.
The NDRF has earned the trust of 140 crore citizens through its successful operations during floods, earthquakes, cyclones and other disasters across the country. He said the sight of NDRF personnel, who have saved more than 1.5 lakh lives and evacuated over 9 lakh people to safer locations, inspires a strong sense of security and trust.
Working under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the NDRF has taken several relief actions all over India from the day of its formation. Amit Shah recalled about the 2008 Kosi floods in Bihar, which were a major test for the NDRF. Subsequently, NDRF successfully handled many disasters such as flash floods in Dharali, cloudbursts in Chasoti, floods in Jammu, Punjab and Delhi, Cyclone Montha and Cyclone Ditwah. He said that NDRF has also worked effectively with society during major events like the Amarnath Yatra, Mahakumbh, Char Dham Yatra, Mani Mahesh Yatra, Sabarimala pilgrimage and the Jagannath Rath Yatra.
