President Pranab Mukherjee today greeted personnel and officers of the NDRF on the eve of its 11th Raising Day and complimented them for saving numerous lives during natural disasters.
In his message to all officers and men of the force, the President lauded the rescue work undertaken by NDRF during the Nepal earthquake and flood in Chennai last year.
"NDRF has proved its mettle by saving thousands of precious lives during numerous disasters in the country and abroad. The timely response provided by the skilled and motivated responders of NDRF during the recent earthquake in Nepal and flood in Chennai is praiseworthy.
"The force has created remarkable credibility and confidence amongst the countrymen by dint of its sheer hard work, professional conduct and humanitarian approach," he said.
Mukherjee said he was confident that the men of the force will continue to work with dedication, zeal and enthusiasm.
"I extend my greetings and good wishes to all the officers and men of this organisation. I wish NDRF a glorious future," he said.
NDRF is a central force tasked to respond swiftly during disasters and has its twelve battalions based in various parts of the country. It has been raised after inducting the manpower of various paramilitary forces of the country.
It functions under the Union Home Ministry and was raised in 2006.
