The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), which was raised on January 19, 2006, is a specialised force capable of responding to any type of disaster in the country and abroad. So, the 3rd Battalion NDRF, Mundali, near here, celebrated the force’s 12th foundation day in its campus on Thursday.
Under the command of Inspector Shailendra Kumar, a grand parade was held saluting the NDRF flag and the chief guest. The guest was the host organisation’s Commandant MK Yadav, who highlighted the role of the force on disaster management, rescue and relief operation. He said that during past one year this battalion conducted 14 operations in which 1,044 persons were rescued, 2,214 were evacuated, 14,325 packets relief materials distributed, two dead bodies recovered and 45 live stocks rescued.
Besides, the battalion has conducted 13 familiarisation exercises and 78 community awareness programme across Odisha and Chhattisgarh in which 49,851 persons were trained. The battalion has also been imparting training to SDRF, NCC and several other agencies.
A mock drill on rescue operation was done by its personnel.
In an interview to this paper, Yadav said his force is efficient enough to combat any type of disaster in industries. Therefore, his force makes industry people aware to remain alert on gas leaks, firefighting, building collapse and such other possible disasters.