Prez lauds NDRF rescuers for 'high degree of competence,

Noting the role played by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in rescue efforts during recent natural calamities in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee today lauded the valour and competence shown by its personnel on the eve of its 10th Raising Day.
"It gives me immense pleasure to know that the NDRF is celebrating its 10th Raising Day on January 19, 2015.
"The NDRF is a specialised disaster response force which has proven its worth by rescuing thousands of people in several parts of country," the President said in his message.
NDRF is headquartered in the national capital and its 10 battalions are based in various parts of the country for quick response to any man-made or natural disaster.

"NDRF personnel displayed a high degree of competence and valour in responding to the floods in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam as well as the cyclonic storm Hudhud in states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
"The timely response provided by the skilled and highly motivated rescuers of NDRF have saved many precious lives in the country.
"I am confident that the NDRF will continue to serve the nation with equal diligence in the years to come. I wish the NDRF a glorious future," he said.