The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and good wishes to all the officers and men of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the eve of its 11th Raising Day on February 5, 2016.

In a message, the President has said, "I am happy to learn that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is celebrating its 11th Raising Day on February 5, 2016.

The NDRF has proved its mettle by saving thousand 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.

I am confident that the men of this 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 organization. I wish the NDRF a glorious future”.

This Press Release issued at 1515 hrs.