Dehradun, July 7 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRADUN, 5 Jul: In response to Uttarakhand's recurring vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly in the hills during monsoon, the state government has decided to significantly upgrade the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and equip the force with advanced technologies and infrastructural reinforcements. With a renewed focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-tech drones, and sophisticated rescue equipment, the SDRF is poised to become a more agile and efficient force in times of crises.

It may be recalled that SDRF was formed after the 2013 Kedarnath tragedy to provide rapid relief and rescue services with just one company but now it has grown from one to five companies and is now ex...