1. WHY IN NEWS
1.1. involved in rescue operations after Air India Crash
1.1.1. In Kozhikode
2. Origins
2.1. National Disaster Management act,2005
2.1.1. why this act created
2.1.1.1. To determine responsibility and accountability for disaster response during calamities
2.1.1.1.1. 2001 Earthquake
2.1.1.1.2. 2004 Tsunami
2.1.2. Aim
2.1.2.1. To provide legal framework for disaster response in
2.1.2.1.1. National level
2.1.2.1.2. State level
2.1.2.1.3. District level
2.1.3. Establised Disaster Management Authorities at
2.1.3.1. National Level
2.1.3.1.1. Chaired by the Prime Minister
2.1.3.2. State level
2.1.3.3. District level
2.1.4. Set up
2.1.4.1. National Disaster Response and Mitigation Funds
2.1.5. Created
2.1.5.1. National Disaster Response Force
3. Constitution of NDRF
3.1. raised in 2006
3.1.1. 8 battalions during formation
3.1.2. with battalions
3.1.2.1. Present battalions
3.1.2.1.1. 12
3.1.2.2. Strength of each battalion
3.1.2.2.1. 1150
3.1.2.3. Battalions divided into rescue teams
3.1.2.4. battalions spread across the country
3.1.2.4.1. to ensure quick response and containment of damages during an emergency
3.2. Functions under
3.2.1. Ministry of Home Affairs
3.3. headed by
3.3.1. Director General
3.4. personnel and training
3.4.1. deputation from different agencies
3.4.1.1. Once deputation completed,the personnel return to their original force
3.4.1.2. Presently staff from
3.4.1.2.1. Central Reserve Police Force
3.4.1.2.2. Border Security force
3.4.1.2.3. Central Industrial security force
3.4.1.2.4. Indo Tibetian Border Police
3.4.1.2.5. Sashastra Seema Bal
3.5. Operations
3.5.1. relief, rescue, evacuation operation during disasters like floods,earthquakes,landslides etc
3.5.2. Also helped internationally
3.5.2.1. Japan 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
3.5.2.2. Nepal Earthquake 2015