Ghaziabad, May 14 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the President's Colour Award conferred upon the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was a recognition not only of the force's service but also of the collective contribution of disaster response agencies and volunteers across the country.

Addressing the President's Colour Award Ceremony of the NDRF in Ghaziabad, Shah said the honour acknowledged the efforts of the NDRF, State Disaster Response Forces (SDRFs), Panchayats, state machinery, NCC, NSS and thousands of 'Aapada Mitras' engaged in disaster relief work.

"The President's medal awarded to the NDRF today is not an acknowledgement of the services rendered by the NDRF alone. The President has simultaneously ackno...