National Disaster response Force (NDRF) was formed on 19 January, 2006 and celebrates its raising day on 19th January every year. As NDRF celebrated its 17th raising day on Thursday, Twitter was flooded with #NDRFraisingday.
Nitin Gadkari tweeted, “The National Disaster Response Force has been a symbol of great strength & courage. As the first line of defense during disasters, your impeccable determination and sacrifice are recognized and respected. My greetings to all #NDRF Personnel on #NDRFRaisingDay”
“On the occasion of #NDRFRaisingDay, we pay our gratitude to the rescuers of NDRF who save each and every life by risking their lives”, tweeted by Ramesh Pokhriyal.
Amit Shah tweeted, “My best wishes to the Bravehearts of the @NDRFHQ on the occasion of their Raising Day. The journey of the NDRF abounds with exemplary acts of courage and commitment to professional excellence. I salute them for all the lives they saved imperiling their own”.
“IR salutes the Bravehearts of NDRF personnel on the 18th NDRF Raising Day for their undaunted bravery and professionalism in the face of danger, being at the forefront as a specialised task force in response to calamities and disasters,” tweeted Ministry of Railways from its official Twitter account.