India strengthened its identity as selfless country, says PM Modi

The speedy response of India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team in Turkey, rattled by a devastating earthquake, has drawn the attention of the entire world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Interacting with the NDRF personnel involved in 'Operation Dost' in Turkey, Modi said  the quick response highlights the preparedness and training skills of the team. 

“Wherever there is a disaster in the world, India is found ready as a first responder,” the prime minister said as he underlined India’s commitment to humanity.

He said those who are capable of helping themselves are called self-sufficient but those who have the capability to help others in their time of need are called selfless. “This applies not only to individuals but to nations also. That is why in the past few years India has nurtured its selflessness along with its self-sufficiency”.

Modi recalled how the tricolor worked as a shield for everyone in Ukraine during Operation Ganga.  “Wherever we reach with the ‘Tiranga’, there is an assurance that now that the Indian teams have arrived, the situation will start getting better,” he said.

The prime minister emphasized the need to strengthen India’s capacity for relief and rescue at the time of the disaster.

“We have to strengthen our identity as the best relief and rescue team in the world. The better our own preparation, the better we will be able to serve the world,” he said.

Modi claimed that the NDRF has built a very good reputation among the people of the country. He also underlined the team's unmatched professionalism and the human touch.