HM Amit Shah Greets NDRF on Raising Day
Says force is the “pillar of trust” in India’s march toward disaster resilience; salutes martyrs
- Union Home Minister extends Raising Day greetings to NDRF
- Calls NDRF key to Modi government’s disaster-resilience vision
- Describes the force as nation’s most trusted shield during calamities
- Pays tribute to fallen NDRF personnel
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 19th Jan: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, lauding their critical role in safeguarding lives during disasters.
In a message posted on X, Shah praised the force for being central to the Modi government’s mission of building a disaster-resilient India. He said that through its professionalism, preparedness, and sacrifice, the NDRF has emerged as a symbol of trust for the nation in times of crisis.
“Warm greetings to the personnel of NDRF on Raising Day. Through its significant role in realizing the Modi government’s resolve to build a disaster-resilient India, the NDRF has today become the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities,” Shah wrote.
The Home Minister also paid tribute to NDRF personnel who lost their lives while saving others, saying, “Salute to the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the safety of others.”
Officials noted that the NDRF has been at the forefront of rescue and relief operations during floods, cyclones, earthquakes, industrial accidents, and other emergencies across the country, earning national and international recognition for its rapid response capabilities.
