Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is a CAPF under the Ministry of Home Affairs, guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. Read more about Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Role, Organisation, Latest News
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Latest News
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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