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Delhi Government Approves Raising Dedicated State Disaster Response Force of 1050 Personnel
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:00
Delhi Government Approves Raising Dedicated State Disaster Response Force of 1050 Personnel
- •The Delhi Cabinet has approved the creation of a State Disaster Response Force consisting of 1,050 personnel to tackle natural and man-made disasters efficiently.
- •A total of 18 SDRF companies will be established, covering all 13 districts with five reserved companies.
- •The new force will be headed by an inspector general rank police officer and personnel will be drawn primarily from central paramilitary forces alongside direct recruitment.
- •The NDRF will provide specialized training and assist with required equipment tailored to Delhi's geographical and local conditions.
- •The Delhi government also plans to train fire department staff and Civil Defence volunteers to strengthen local rescue capabilities.
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The Delhi government has approved raising a State Disaster Response Force consisting of 1,050 personnel divided into 18 companies across 13 districts and five reserved units.
The National Disaster Response Force will provide training to the proposed SDRF personnel and assist with specialized equipment suited to local requirements.
The decision was accelerated following the September building collapse in Satya Niketan that resulted in seven fatalities and highlighted the need for a dedicated state-controlled response force.