Haryana constitutes its State Disaster Response Force

Chandigarh,

The Haryana government has constituted a 1,149-member State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to strengthen the state's disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that a formal notification in this regard has been issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The initiative aims to enhance the state's institutional capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to natural disasters, emergencies and other unforeseen situations. The dedicated force will play a crucial role in carrying out rescue, relief, evacuation and disaster management operations across Haryana, ensuring a coordinated and effective response during emergencies.