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IN PHOTOS: Inside India's national CBRN competition as SDRF teams tackle disaster challenges

Updated On: 05 November, 2026 10:36 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Eight State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams showcased their emergency response skills at the Second National SDRF CBRN Competition 2026, organised by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. Pics/NDRF

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The competition tested their preparedness to handle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies, with Tamil Nadu SDRF emerging as the overall winner. Pics/NDRF
The competition tested their preparedness to handle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies, with Tamil Nadu SDRF emerging as the overall winner. Pics/NDRF
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The competition was aimed to strengthen the operational capabilities, technical skills, quick response and coordination of SDRF personnel in dealing with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies
The competition was aimed to strengthen the operational capabilities, technical skills, quick response and coordination of SDRF personnel in dealing with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies
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Teams from 19 states participated in regional-level competitions, following which eight SDRF teams qualified for the final round
Teams from 19 states participated in regional-level competitions, following which eight SDRF teams qualified for the final round
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The shortlisted teams represented Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
The shortlisted teams represented Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
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Based on their performance in the final round, the top three teams were selected and honoured during the closing ceremony
Based on their performance in the final round, the top three teams were selected and honoured during the closing ceremony
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Regular joint competitions, collaborative training and the exchange of knowledge and experience between NDRF and SDRF personnel play an important role in identifying operational gaps, improving coordination among agencies and upgrading technical capabilities to deal with modern disaster challenges, officials said
Regular joint competitions, collaborative training and the exchange of knowledge and experience between NDRF and SDRF personnel play an important role in identifying operational gaps, improving coordination among agencies and upgrading technical capabilities to deal with modern disaster challenges, officials said
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The top three teams received cash prizes and trophies for their performance
The top three teams received cash prizes and trophies for their performance
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The final competition was held from November 2 to 4, with the closing ceremony taking place on Thursday in the presence of Piyush Anand, IPS, Director General of NDRF, who attended as the chief guest
The final competition was held from November 2 to 4, with the closing ceremony taking place on Thursday in the presence of Piyush Anand, IPS, Director General of NDRF, who attended as the chief guest
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The closing ceremony was attended by Narendra Singh Bundela, IPS, Inspector General of NDRF, along with senior officials, rescue personnel and media representatives
The closing ceremony was attended by Narendra Singh Bundela, IPS, Inspector General of NDRF, along with senior officials, rescue personnel and media representatives

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