Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, recently extended his greetings to all personnel associated with the Sashastra Seema Bal on their Raising Day.

About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

• The Sashastra Seema Bal, previously known as the Special Service Bureau, was established on 15 March 1963 after the Sino–Indian Conflict of 1962.
• It was created with the objective of guarding India’s international borders with Nepal and Bhutan. 
• SSB is a part of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Role of SSB:
  • The primary responsibility of SSB is to protect the safety of India’s designated borders with neighbouring nations Nepal and Bhutan.
  • To foster an understanding of security among people residing in those border communities.
  • To stop smuggling, illegal immigration, and other transnational crimes.
  • To stop unlawful entry or exit on or from the Indian Border.
  • To implement social responsibility initiatives in the relevant jurisdiction, for instance, establishing schools, buildings, restrooms, and roads by a border region development plan.
  • To perform any additional tasks, such as UN missions, Law & Order missions, Counter The uprising Operations, Election duty, the central government may assign.
• Organisation: Headed by a Director General (IPS officer or senior CAPF officer); includes infantry-style battalions, specialized units (engineering, signals, medical, dog squads), and training centers.

Source: PMI

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