New Delhi: Border Security Force, which is one of the world’s largest border guarding force, is all set to enter its 50th year of distinguished service to the nation and commence its ‘Golden Jubilee Celebrations’on December 1, 2014. A unique force with both ‘peace time’ and ‘war time’ roles, the BSF has over the last five decades grown to be one of the most complex and well managed border forces in the world, with multiple accolades and achievements to its name.
Kicking off the BSF’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Director General, D K Pathak, said, “I would like to congratulate and acknowledge all BSF personnel, both past and present, for their contribution in making the force what it is today. Over the years the BSF, has grown in to a sizeable organization that is always moving ahead and constantly reinventing itself to be better prepared. It is said, if you sweat hard in peacetime, you bleed less in war.”
Kicking off the BSF’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Director General, D K Pathak, said, “I would like to congratulate and acknowledge all BSF personnel, both past and present, for their contribution in making the force what it is today. Over the years the BSF, has grown in to a sizeable organization that is always moving ahead and constantly reinventing itself to be better prepared. It is said, if you sweat hard in peacetime, you bleed less in war.”
The BSF over the last year has had to face some of its toughest challenges with the heaviest cross border firing. In Odisha & Chhattisgarh there are presently 15 battalions deployed to curb the growing threat of Left Wing Extremism. In the East, the Coordinated Border Management Plan signed between India & Bangladesh, is helping to resolve minor differences and improve relationships.
“Effective border management entails the optimum use of manpower, resources, equipment and armament. Key to this is the all important aspect of befriending the border population and therefore there is a lot of emphasis on implementation of local civic action programmes, including organizing health and cultural related events”, added BSF, Director General, D K Pathak.
The BSF over the years has always displayed the highest standards of professionalism, valour and loyalty to the Nation while defending borders, countering internal unrest, assisting in natural disasters as well as any other duty assigned to it by the Govt. of India. It is a matter of pride that despite facing various challenges, the BSF has executed its assigned task in an exemplary manner and has earned its rightful place in matters of national security.
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