Piyush Anand

Piyush Anand (born 18 June 1968 ) is a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Since 1 April 2024, he has served as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force of India.

Early life Anand was born to Anand Kr. Agarwal in 1968, he is from Delhi, India. as well as Inspector General of the Moradabad and Kanpur ranges. He also served in the Central Industrial Security Force(CRPF) as Additional Director General and subsequently as Special Director General. Anand took charge as Director General of the National Disaster Response Force on 1 April 2024.

Indian Police Medal awarded by the central government for Meritorious Service. President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Gold Medal by School of Public Policy & Management, MDI Gurgaon for outstanding performance. Silver in 2018, Gold in 2019, Platinum in 2020, and Kumbh Sewa Medal in 2019. He has also been awarded DG's CRPF Commendation Disc in 2017.