Union Home Minister Amit Shah increases NDRF rescuers' Risk and Hardship Allowance by 40%.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 40% increase in the Risk and Hardship Allowance for NDRF rescuers, recognizing the challenges they face in their operations. The government has approved the increased allowance to bring NDRF personnel on par with other Central Armed Police Force personnel. The announcement was made during a Flag-in ceremony for the NDRF's Mountaineering Expedition Vijay.