Arjit Sen Thakur

The last two years with the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force have been both challenging and deeply rewarding. Stepping into a new field always brings uncertainty, but it also brings opportunity. Despite initial doubts and many challenges along the way, the team has risen to every occasion and improved by leaps and bounds. Watching the professionalism, courage, and dedication of our personnel has been the most fulfilling part of this journey. This award is not just an achievement—it is a recognition of what the personnel of Himachal Pradesh Police and SDRF are capable of when they work with commitment, discipline, and unity. Strong together. Always ready. 💪🚨

2025 was a tough year for the State and for the SDRF. Challenges made us stronger. SDRF is committed to train harder and work harder towards building a more resilient Himachal. @ndmaindia @HPSDMA @NDRFHQ @arjit_sen

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | The State Disaster Response Force Heli service evacuated two bodies in snow-covered hills in the Holi area of the Bharmour subdivision in the Chamba district. (Source: SDRF)

SEARCH & RECOVERY OPERATION | SDRF Late night on 24.01.2026, information was received from DDMA Chamba regarding two missing trekkers near Bharmani Mata Temple, Bharmour. An SDRF team was mobilized at 12:27 AM the same night. @HPSDMA @ndmaindia @IAF_MCC @arjit_sen

Celebrating 6 years of HP SDRF. Glimpses from the Regional Conference organized at Shimla —bringing together experts, institutions, and agencies to strengthen disaster governance and community resilience in the Himalayan region. @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @HPSDMA @anirudhsinghMLA @DTEofHP

Celebrating 6 years of HP SDRF. Glimpses from the Regional Conference organized at Shimla —bringing together experts, institutions, and agencies to strengthen disaster governance and community resilience in the Himalayan region. @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @HPSDMA @anirudhsinghMLA @DTEofHP

🏆 HP SDRF Shines Again! 💪 Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force secured podium position at the National Level CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear) Competition 2025, held from 10–12 November at Ghaziabad (UP).

It’s noteworthy that HP SDRF had also won the National CSSR Competition last year — reaffirming its consistency, professionalism, and leadership in disaster response at the national level. 🇮🇳 #HPSDRF #DisasterResponse #CBRN #HimachalPride #TeamSDRF @arjit_sen @HPSDMA @ndmaindia

(2/3)The two-day expedition commenced from Sangla to Sangla Kanda Base Camp, with the final ascent beginning at 0200 hours on 7 November 2025. The team triumphantly reached the summit at 0730 hours, showcasing the grit and high-altitude readiness of SDRF personnel.

(1/3)SDRF at 16,469 ft 💪🏔️ 📅 7 November 2025 In a remarkable display of endurance and teamwork, 11 brave rescuers of the SDRF, in association with the Kinnaur Mountain Association, successfully summited the Sangla Kanda Peak (16,469 ft).

(1/2)the lawarence school Building a Safer Tomorrow The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Solan (H.P.) 28 October 2025 Team SDRF Shimla organized a Community Awareness Programme at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, aiming to educate students on earthquake and fire safety techniques.

(1/2) Empowering Youth Through Awareness: 📍St Bede's College 28 October 2025 Team SDRF Shimla conducted a Community Awareness Programme at St. Bede's College, Shimla, spreading vital knowledge on earthquake safety, emergency response, and CPR. @arjit_sen

At 7:40 AM, the team departed from the site, having ensured the wellbeing of all 9 rescued individuals - 4 Males, 3 Females, 2 children. #hpsdrf #rescueoperation @arjit_sen @ndmaindia @HPSDMA @NDRFHQ

एसडीआरएफ यह संकल्प करता है कि वह सदैव जनता का दृढ़ स्तंभ बना रहेगा—आपकी सुरक्षा, संरक्षा और संकट की प्रत्येक घड़ी में सहयोग सुनिश्चित करने हेतु पूर्णतः समर्पित रहेगा। @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @arjit_sen

HP SDRF Training Resumes at Pong Dam! 🚨 With the monsoon season behind us, our teams have resumed intensive training at the Regional Water Sports Centre, Pong Dam. Training today, readiness tomorrow. @arjit_sen @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @sdma

🚨 Dharampur Flash Flood | Rescue Ops 🛟 Night of 15–16 Sept ’25 Flash floods hit Dharampur (Mandi, HP), damaging market area. 2 missing as per DDMA. SDRF team mobilized; joint SDRF–NDRF search & rescue underway. #himachalrains

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी का हिमाचल प्रदेश के आपदा प्रभावित क्षेत्रों का दौरा करने तथा पीड़ित परिवारों की पीड़ा को सुनने के लिए हृदय से आभार। प्रदेश सरकार की आपदा से जुड़ी विभिन्न मांगों को गंभीरता से सुनने और उनसे संबंधित विषयों पर विस्तार से चर्चा करने हेतु धन्यवाद। हमारा प्रदेश इस समय भीषण आपदा की मार से गुजर रहा है। ऐसे कठिन दौर में हम मिलकर राहत, पुनर्वास और पुनर्निर्माण की दिशा में प्रभावित परिवारों के बीच आशा और विश्वास की नई किरण लेकर आ सकते हैं। प्रधानमंत्री जी प्रदेश के लिए फौरी सहायता के रूप में 1500 करोड़ रुपये की घोषणा स्वागतयोग्य है। मेरा विनम्र आग्रह है कि इस राशि को विशेष आपदा पैकेज के रूप में प्रदेश को प्रदान किया जाए। आशा है कि केंद्र सरकार वन भूमि से जुड़े नियमों में आवश्यक संशोधन, सड़क निर्माण में टनलिंग तथा अन्य मुद्दों पर भी सहानुभूतिपूर्वक विचार कर शीघ्र निर्णय लेगी। @narendramodi

Whenever calamities like floods and landslides strike, NDRF, SDRF, Aapda Mitras and others work tirelessly on the ground in poor weather to assist those affected. During my visits to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, I met some of the teams working on the ground. Every person assisting others is a hero and we are all very proud of them!

@HP_SDRF has come a long way and rapidly evolved into an essential component of State's disaster response mechanism. Onwards and upwards.

(2/2)His gesture of taking time to personally interact with the rescuers is a great source of encouragement and serves as a powerful motivation for us to work with even greater dedication in the service of the state and the nation.