Chandigarh, Jan. 20 -- The Haryana government has decided to set up a dedicated State Disaster Response Force in compliance with the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Financial commissioner, revenue, Sumita Misra said it has also been decided that one SDRF battalion will be set up with a number of Agniveers. Also, one quick response team (QRT) will be stationed in each of the four divisions to tackle any sensitive situation, she said.

Misra, who held a review meeting on Monday, said the contours of existing disaster response framework and strategic transition towards establishing a fully equipped SDRF were discussed during the review. "The focus was on infrastructure development, manpower deployment, specialised training protoc...