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(IDS), Indian Air Force (IAF) and to maintain this, regular focus is
even Civil Aircrafts placed at the assigned to Physical Proficiency
disposal of States. During Dharali Test (PPT) and Annual Validation
flash flood and Avalanche in Test of the rescuers.
Mana in Uttarakhand when the The use of the latest
movement of NDRF Teams was technology is indispensable for
impacted due to roadblocks NDRF to attend both known and
on account of landslide, they unknown situations. In order to
were airlifted to the incident give a fillip to this aspect, NDRF
site. At times even airlift is has entered into collaboration
not feasible due to inclement with DRDO, INMAS and other
weather conditions in which agencies by presenting its
eventuality the rescuers have to problem statements for solutions.
move through the terrain with A crucial aspect of the operation
equipment on their shoulders. is to detect live victims from
Such movements have been under the rubble for which NDRF
undertaken many times in Mandi has got victim location cameras
and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh and life detectors. NDRF has taken
(HP), Chamoli and Uttarkashi the initiative to train canines in
in Uttarakhand and during the cadaver search which will prove
Sikkim Glacial Outburst in 2023 immensely useful. Similarly,
and recent landslides in Chaten drones have been procured for
(Sikkim). This requires top ground appreciation in large
physical and mental fitness on scale events where prioritising of
the part of the NDRF rescuer and rescue is essential.
NDRF faces numerous
challenges during monsoon
operations including conduct
of night operations in unknown
and remote areas, movement in
swift water, which entails high risk
to the rescuers and reluctance
of people to come out of their
houses due to various reasons.
Animal rescue is also a challenge
which is handled by NDRF with
compassion and accorded due
priority. These challenges are
overcome by continuous training,
conduct of brainstorming
sessions on problems faced
after every operation and regular
upgradation of equipment profile
by R&D.
The collaboration between
NDRF, SDRF, Armed Forces,
administration and volunteers
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