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Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Presentation.pptx
- 1. Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB) "Service, Security and Brotherhood" (Seva, Suraksha aur Bandhutva)
- 2. To promote asense of security among the people living in the border areas, prevent trans-border crimes and unauthorized entries, and perform other duties as assigned by the Union Government. — The Mandate of SSB " " Our Mandate
- 3. 1963 Raised as the'Special Service Bureau' (SSB) following the 1962 Sino-Indian War. 2001 Placed under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and renamed 'Sashastra Seema Bal'. Tasked with guarding the Indo-Nepal border. 2004 Entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the Indo-Bhutan border. Today A modern, professional force guarding two of India's most sensitive and open borders. Brief History of the Force
- 4. Service (Seva) Dedicated toserving the nation and the border population with commitment and compassion. Security (Suraksha) Ensuring the sanctity of India's borders against all trans-national threats. Brotherhood (Bandhutva) Fostering a spirit of unity and fraternity within the force and with the border population. Guiding Principles
- 5. • SSB is oneof India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). • It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). • The force is headed by a Director-General (DG), an officer from the Indian Police Service. • The Force Headquarters (FHQ) is located in New Delhi. Organizational Structure
- 6. Force HQ (NewDelhi) Headed by the Director-General (DG), who is assisted by Special DGs and Additional DGs. Field Formations • Frontier HQ: Headed by an Inspector-General (IG). • Sector HQ: Headed by a Deputy Inspector-General (DIG). • Battalion: The primary operational unit, headed by a Commandant. • Border Outpost (BOP): The frontline post. Command Hierarchy
- 7. Border Guarding: Guardingthe open Indo-Nepal (1,751 km) and Indo-Bhutan (699 km) borders. Preventing Crime: Intercepting trans-border crimes like smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal arms trade. Regulating Entry: Preventing unauthorized entry into or exit from Indian territory. Civic Action: Conducting 'Civic Action Programmes' to win the trust of the border population. Role in Peacetime
- 8. Army Command: Placedunder the operational command of the Indian Army. Protecting Rear Areas: Ensuring the security of rear areas and vital installations. Guarding Supply Lines: Securing lines of communication and supply routes. Refugee Management: Controlling and managing the flow of refugees. Role in Wartime
- 9. Areas of Responsibility(AOR) Indo-Nepal Border Spanning 1,751 km across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. It's an open border, posing unique challenges. Indo-Bhutan Border Covering 699 km across Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. This border is crucial for maintaining strong bilateral relations.
- 10. Internal Security Deployed forIS duties in states like J&K, Chhattisgarh (Anti-Naxal Ops), and in election duties. Women in SSB (Mahila) One of the first CAPFs to induct women in combat roles. Has several Mahila Battalions. Humanitarian Work Actively involved in rescue and relief operations during natural disasters in their AOR. Other Key Roles
- 11. On Guard, Forthe Nation SSB personnel patrolling the sensitive and open borders.
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