NDRF celebrates 17th Raising Day on 19 January 2022

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NDRF celebrates 17th Raising Day on 19 January 2022

  • The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrates its Raising Day every year on January 19, since it came into existence on January 19, 2006. 
  • In 2022, the NDRF is observing its 17th Raising Day.
  • NDRF is an Indian specialized force under the National Disaster Management Authority, constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to carry out special response in situation of threatening disaster.
  • There are 12 NDRF battalions located in different parts of the country and comprises as many as 13,000 NDRF personnel who work to build a safer country.
  • The current Director Generals of NDRF is  Atul Karwal.

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