India, July 14 -- The planned State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for the Capital will have four battalions for emergency response each comprising 140 to 210 personnel, officials aware of the details said on Monday.

The officials further said the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has finalised basic operational details of the force and has shared its recommendations with the home department of the Delhi government. The home department will prepare a draft cabinet note seeking inputs from various stakeholders, including the fire service and police.

Sharing further details, they said, every battalion will consist of two to three companies with 70 personnel each.

Officials said the proposed force will be staffed primarily throug...