Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (May 14, 2026) said his Ministry has prepared a plan to ensure zero human casualty during heat waves in the country in the next few years, with the underlying principle of being "proactive" rather than "reactive" towards disasters.
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The Minister spoke after he presented the President's Colour to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at the campus of its 8th battalion.
The President's Colour flag is awarded to a military or police unit for rendering exceptional service.
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