State Disaster Response Force Gujarat or SDRF Gujarat is a Specialised Force of Gujarat Police formed in 2016 to respond to disasters and emergencies in the state. Background The SDRF Gujarat was formed in 2016 as part of the Disaster Management Act, which mandates the establishment of specialized forces to respond to disasters and emergencies in each state of India. The SDRF Gujarat was established with the aim of having a trained and dedicated force that could respond effectively to various types of disasters and emergencies in the state. The force was created to address the gaps in the state's disaster management system, which was highlighted during Emergency situations like Floods, Earthquakes etc. Formation The existing 11 flood relief State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) companies has been trained to handle various kind of other disasters on the line of NDRF and they are designated as State Disaster Response Force companies. They are deployed in affected areas during various kinds of disasters as per the requirement of Commissioner of Relief (COR) while during the rest of the year when there arc no disaster situation they are deployed for Law & Order duties by the Director General and Inspector General of Police, Gujarat Police. The SDRF Gujarat currently has 11 Companies(Battalions) 1400 Force person Approx. Command and Control The SDRF Gujarat was established in 2006 and is under the command of Gujarat Police. The SDRF is a specially trained force that is responsible for rescue and relief operations during disasters and emergencies. The force is manned by the personal of Gujarat Police, who undergone specialized training in disaster management, including search and rescue, medical assistance, and disaster response operations. In normal times when there is no disaster like situation, the Personals are deployed for Law & Order related duties. During disaster the operational control over these companies can be considered to be given to the Commissioner of Relief, Revenue Department, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, if Government so decides. Roles The State Disaster Response Force Gujarat plays a critical role in responding to disasters and emergencies in the state. The SDRF is a specialized force that is responsible for rescue and relief operations during disasters and emergencies. The force is composed of personnel who have undergone specialized training in disaster management and response. Here are the key roles and responsibilities of the State Disaster Response Force in Gujarat: • Search and Rescue Operations: One of