Pushpendra Kumar Sahu and Anusuya Sahu among India’s top 150 Disaster Mitras selected by NDMA for Republic Day Parade participation
Published on: January 30, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Collector Shri Jitendra Yadav today met Rajnandgaon district’s Disaster Mitra Master Trainers Shri Pushpendra Kumar Sahu and Kumari Anusuya Sahu at the Collectorate, following their prestigious selection among the country’s top Disaster Mitras. The Collector congratulated them on receiving national recognition and on being given the opportunity to witness the Republic Day Parade, extending his best wishes for their bright future.
During the interaction, both Disaster Mitras shared their experiences from New Delhi, highlighting their participation in various national-level events organised under the guidance of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
It is noteworthy that, as part of a nationwide initiative led by NDMA, 150 outstanding Disaster Mitra volunteers from across India were selected to attend the Republic Day Parade in recognition of their exceptional service in disaster preparedness and response. From Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon district emerged prominently, with Pushpendra Kumar Sahu and Anusuya Sahu being chosen for their exemplary performance.
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As part of the honour, all 150 Disaster Mitras were invited to a special luncheon with the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, followed by a guided tour of the President’s residence. On January 26, they participated in the Republic Day celebrations as guest volunteers alongside NDMA.
In addition, a formal interaction was organised for Disaster Mitra volunteers with the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, providing them a platform to share field-level experiences and insights on disaster management.
The recognition underscores Rajnandgaon’s growing contribution to India’s disaster preparedness framework and highlights the vital role played by trained community volunteers in strengthening resilience at the grassroots level.
