The 10th battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will celebrate the 20th Raising Day on its premises at Kondapavuluru in Gannavaram mandal of Krishna district on Sunday (January 19, 2025).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is participating in the event as the chief guest and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be the guest of honour.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was raised on January 19, 2006, as the main disaster response force of the country. Since then, NDRF Raising Day is observed annually on January 19.

Since its inception in 2006, NDRF has always proved its mettle in the realm of disaster response and disaster risk reduction. Being a specialised disaster response force, NDRF rescuers have saved lakhs of lives in various disasters and are always committed to its motto, 'Aapda Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra'.

The Organisation

The NDRF comprises 16 Battalions drawn from the central armed police force (CAPF), including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles. Each battalion is composed of 18 self-sufficient specialised search and rescue teams, consisting of 47 members each, encompassing structural engineers, technicians, electricians, canine units, and medical/paramedic personnel. With a total strength of 1,149 personnel. All 16 units are proficiently equipped and trained to handle any type of natural and manmade disasters.