TDRF

1,00,000

Trained Students

320+

Institutions Partnered

28+

Emergency Incidents

18

Districts Covered

3000

Active Volunteers

20

Years of Experience

ABOUT US

“Target Disaster Response Force”

A humble request for blessings and good wishes for Indian citizens.

Target Disaster Response Force (TDRF) is a nationally active disaster management and emergency response organization with a dedicated service history of 20 years. TDRF works across India to strengthen disaster preparedness, execute rescue operations, and deliver hands-on professional training to communities, institutions, and youth.

Our mission is to build resilient communities by equipping citizens with practical skills, reducing disaster impact, and saving maximum lives during natural and human-made emergencies.
Over the years, TDRF has trained thousands of youth and actively participated in major rescue and relief operations — including borewell rescues, flood relief, emergency search-and-rescue missions, and special operations conducted in coordination with district administrations.

Under the leadership of Founder & Director Mr. Harishchandra Narmada Badrinath Rathod, TDRF continues to expand its training network across schools, colleges, government departments, police units, NSS, NCC, and rural communities.

Our Mission

The mission of TDRF is to create awareness among citizens about disaster preparedness and to inspire and motivate the youth of India to serve the nation by joining the Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces. Through our training programs and outreach initiatives, we aim to build a generation of disciplined, skilled, and patriotic young Indians ready to protect and serve their country.o provide practical training, community awareness, and rapid emergency response for minimizing loss and maximizing safety.

Our Vision

To empower the youth of India through specialized disaster management training, enabling them to respond effectively to calamities such as earthquakes, floods, fires, and explosions. We envision a future where such training becomes compulsory for all Indian youth, creating a nation prepared to face any disaster with confidence and competence.To build a disaster-ready nation by empowering every citizen with awareness and every youth with life-saving skills.

MORE ABOUT US

TDRF believes in community-driven disaster preparedness.
Join. Train. Serve. — Together, we save lives.

Director’s Message

Dear Colleagues and Fellow Citizens,
For the past two decades, the Target Disaster Response Force (TDRF) has been working with integrity, discipline, and dedication in the fields of national service, social development, and disaster management. Our resolve is to build a safe, capable, and disaster-resilient India—where every citizen feels secure and confident in times of crisis.
Today, India is continuously strengthening its capacity to respond to both natural and human-induced disasters. In this endeavor, TDRF’s trained volunteers, youth, and officers are making significant contributions across the country through awareness campaigns, hands-on training programs, and emergency response operations. This service is not merely a responsibility; it is a reflection of our duty and values toward the nation.
TDRF firmly believes that disaster management is not solely the responsibility of institutions, but also a right and a duty of every citizen. Guided by this philosophy, TDRF has provided disaster management and life-saving training not just to thousands, but to millions of young men and women; officers and employees; citizens from urban and rural areas; women and men; senior citizens; and children. We have successfully conducted numerous complex Search & Rescue operations during various emergencies, thereby safeguarding countless lives.
I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the esteemed officials, IAS and IPS officers, Governors of various states, senior officers of the Air Force, and other military and civil authorities who have appreciated TDRF’s work and extended their guidance, support, and best wishes. Their trust and encouragement remain a constant source of inspiration for us.
I am fully confident that if we all move forward together with the spirit of service, courage, and safety, we can build a strong youth force and an aware society—one that is capable of protecting the nation in every moment of crisis.

Jai Bharat…!

Harishchandra Badrinath Rathod
Director
TDRF (Target Disaster Response Force)

Our Pillar

Harishchandra Badrinath Rathod
Founder & Director , TDRF

Mrs. Rupali Harishchandra Rathod
Founder & Assistant Director, TDRF

Our Officers

Abhishek Gajananrao Rajhans
Public Relation Officer & Training Officer, TDRF

Muskan Jalil Sayyad
Chief Field Officer, TDRF

Sunil Pandurang Mahalle
TDRF Office Superintendent

Shahid M. Sayyad
TDRF Asst. Office Supritendent

Piyush N. Wankhade
TDRF Coy. Coordinator (Ner)

TESTIMONIALS

Over the years, TDRF has been honored to collaborate with distinguished personalities. Below are their valuable insights and feedback on TDRF’s activities and training programs.

“TDRF has consistently demonstrated courage, professionalism and leadership in disaster response across the nation. Its selfless service during challenging operations and the COVID-19 pandemic is truly commendable.”
Dt. 28/04/2023

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari

PVSM AVSM VM ADC

Chief of the Air Staff of India

“TDRF’s role in rescue, relief and youth training in disaster management, especially during major disasters, reflects its strong commitment to humanitarian service.”
Dt. 28/04/2023

Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.)

PVSM UYSM AVSM VSM

Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand

“TDRF’s contribution to disaster management, citizen safety and national service, including its commendable work during
COVID-19 and natural disasters, is truly appreciable.”
Dt. 11/03/2023

Shri Ramesh Bais

Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra

“TDRF has consistently assisted civil administration during disasters and provided valuable support to citizens, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. I congratulate the organisation on its continued service to the nation.”
Dt. 13/03/2022

Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra

“TDRF has played a vital role in supporting civil administration during disasters and emergencies. The organisation’s journey from a private initiative to a respected disaster response force reflects its dedication to public service.”
Dt. 14/04/2023

Shri Amit Garg, IPS

Director, SVPNA(Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy)

“Driven by the principle of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma,’ TDRF represents a ‘Na Bhuto Na Bhavishyati’ standard of disciplined, realistic, and exemplary disaster management training. Its inspiring journey and contribution to national service are truly commendable.”
Dt. 20/12/2021

“‘सेवा परमो धर्मः’ के सिद्धांत पर आधारित यह अग्रणी संस्था आपदा प्रबंधन प्रशिक्षण के क्षेत्र में ‘न भूतो न भविष्यति’ उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करती है। इसकी अनुशासित कार्यशैली, प्रशिक्षण और राष्ट्रहित में योगदान अत्यंत प्रेरणादायी है।”
ता. 20/12/2021