Eight states showcase CBRN response skills at national SDRF competition in Ghaziabad
The second national SDRF CBRN competition has opened at the 8th NDRF Battalion. The reporter confirms the closing ceremony is scheduled for November 5.
Ghaziabad, November 2, 2026: The second National SDRF CBRN Competition opened at the 8th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad, focusing on preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies. According to the information supplied for this report, NDRF Deputy Inspector General Anil Bisht inaugurated the event.
State Disaster Response Force teams from Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat are participating. The 8th Battalion NDRF confirmed in its official post that eight state teams were taking part.
Technical skills, teamwork and rapid response
Welcoming the teams at the opening ceremony, Bisht said disaster-response personnel need to be trained, proficient and technically capable to address CBRN challenges. He said national competitions provide an opportunity for personnel to demonstrate practical skills, technical proficiency, teamwork and rapid-response capabilities.
He added that teams from different states would be able to exchange experience and effective working practices, supporting better coordination and rescue operations during emergencies. He appealed to participants to compete with discipline, sportsmanship and commitment.
Closing ceremony scheduled for November 5
According to the supplied report and a separate confirmation from the reporter, the closing ceremony is scheduled for November 5 in the presence of the NDRF Director General. The information supplied states that winning and runner-up teams will receive cash prizes, medals and trophies for their performance.
The competition aims to strengthen SDRF personnel’s operational capability, technical proficiency, rapid response and coordination in CBRN emergencies. It also gives disaster-response teams an opportunity to assess preparedness and share experience.
Date clarification: Banners and the opening-ceremony projection in the supplied photographs display November 2 to 4. The reporter separately confirmed November 5 as the closing-ceremony date. The dates printed in the photographs have not been altered.
Source: Reporter-supplied information and photographs; 8th Battalion NDRF official post.
Frequently asked questions
What is the National SDRF CBRN Competition?
It is a national competition focused on preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies.
Where is the competition being held?
The competition is being held at the 8th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad.
Which states are participating in the competition?
Teams from Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat are participating.
Who inaugurated the competition?
NDRF Deputy Inspector General Anil Bisht inaugurated the event.
When is the closing ceremony scheduled?
The closing ceremony is scheduled for November 5 in the presence of the NDRF Director General.
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