Two new advanced military choppers for BSF air wing

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Ministry of Home Affairs
22-October, 2017 16:03 IST
BSF organised Half Marathon 2017: Run For Martyrs

The BSF Half Marathon-2017 - in the memory of martyrs was flagged-off by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs (I/C) & Sports and Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore here today.

The marathon received overwhelming response of residents of Delhi and participants who registered to run for the cause. Total 4865 participants registered for the run. In addition, BSF Prahari Pariwar participated in large numbers. Shri Rathore paid tribute to the martyrs of the force and flagged-off half marathon.

Other segment of the race 05 Kilometer run was flagged-off by the MoS (Home) Shri Kiren Rijiju. Shri Rijiju also participated in the run for martyrs with DG BSF Shri K K Sharma and other force members including members of BWWA.

The BSF Half Marathon had the support of Padma Shri Ms P T Usha, Golden Girl of Indian Athletics, Padma Bhusan Shri Abhinav Bindra, Olympian Ace shooter, Arjuna Awardee Shri Amit Luthra, Golfer and Ms Swara Bhasker, Film Actress and all of them graced the occasion.

BSF Half Marathon had the support of Shri Virat Kohli, Md Shami and Yusuf Pathan who supported the cause by their social media posts. Shri Akshay Kumar has also supported BSF Half Marathon 2017 run for Martyrs. The Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Dr. Satya Pal Singh and Ms Sonalman Singh famous classic dancer were present during honouring the winners.

In the function, the family members of martyrs were also felicitated. All trophies and prizes were dedicated to force martyrs. Medals and certificates were distributed to all the participants.

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The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the Half Marathon, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on October 22, 2017. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and sports personalities are also seen.

The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the Half Marathon, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on October 22, 2017. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and sports personalities are also seen.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju participating in the Half Marathon, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on October 22, 2017. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and sports personalities are also seen.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju awarding the winners at the Half Marathon, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on October 22, 2017. The Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Dr. Satya Pal Singh and the DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma are also seen.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
23-October, 2017 13:48 IST
Appointment of 1984 batch of IPS as SDG level at the Centre
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the following:

Dr. A. P. Maheshwari, IPS (UP:84) working as Additional DG in BSF to the rank of Special DG in BSF (Level — 16 in the Pay Matrix) from the date of assumption of charge of the post and up to date of his superannuation on 28.02.2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shri Rajesh Ranjan, IPS (BH:84) working as Additional DG, BSF to the rank of Special DG, BSF (Level-16 in the Pay Matrix) from the date of assumption of charge of the post and upto date of superannuation on 30.11.2020 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
02-November, 2017 16:22 IST
Appointment of Shri Nasir Kamal as Additional Director General, BSF

The competent authority has appointed Shri Nasir Kamal, IPS (UP:86) as Additional Director General, Border Security Force for a period of four years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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inistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
10-February, 2018 19:52 IST
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates PNG Supply in BSF Campus, Chhawla


Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas; Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated the PNG supply to kitchens in the Campus of Border Security Force (BSF), located in Chhwala in South West Delhi. Also present on the occasion were Shri K.K. Sharma, Director General, BSF, Shri E.S. Ranganathan, and Managing Director, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in his address on the occasion expressed gratitude to BSF for defending the borders of the nation and added that the nation of 125 crore is able to sleep peacefully because of BSF which is deployed at the first line along the borders of the nation. He assured full support from his ministry towards all endeavours of BSF and added that supply of PNG to BSF campus in Chhawla is a step towards making lives of BSF personnel easier so that they don’t have to depend on refill of LPG cylinders. Congratulating BSF on its various social initiatives, especially skill development for differently abled, he called upon BSF to start skill development programmes for retired personnel, women and children so that they learn the skills they want and that can also add to their incomes.

All houses inside BSF Chhawla camp have been provided PNG connections. The connections would subsequently also be provided to the flats under final stages of construction and renovation. Apart from the residential households, PNG connections IGL is planning to provide PNG connections to 19 Community Kitchens (Samuhik Bhojanalayas) at BSF Chhawla campus. IGL has already laid around 4.5 km MDPE pipeline for the project and another 1.5 kms pipeline is planned to be laid for providing PNG to upcoming flats.

Earlier, Shri K.K. Sharma welcomed the guests and highlighted the role of BSF in guarding the borders and various social initiatives being taken by it towards nation building.

Proposing the vote of thanks, Shri E.S. Ranganathan said that IGL is proud to be associated with this force which is playing a major role in defending the nation. He highlighted various advantages of PNG and added that this step will lead to roll out of PNG networks in campuses of various defence establishments across the country. He thanked BSF for the support while laying pipeline network in the campus.



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The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurating the PNG supply to kitchens in the Campus of Border Security Force (BSF), in Chhawla, South West Delhi on February 10, 2018.

The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addressing at the inauguration of the PNG supply to kitchens in the Campus of Border Security Force (BSF), in Chhawla, South West Delhi on February 10, 2018.

 

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India is a "hindu state" and is becoming more every passing day. If they were a-religious, some times they will bring Christians, Muslims or Buddhists to welcome their military hardware, or simply absence of a religious person would've done the job as well.

So why is this Hindu Panda putting Oam sign here? Was Helicopter a Hindu? Did he convert from Christanity to Hinduism when it landed in India?

 

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Posted at: Feb 14, 2018, 1:36 AM; last updated: Feb 14, 2018, 1:36 AM (IST)
BSF sets sight on UAVs, radars for vigil

Vijay Mohan

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 13
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/bsf-sets-sight-on-uavs-radars-for-vigil/543663.html

As increasing hostile activity along the international border continue to be a cause of concern, the Border Security Force (BSF) has set its sights on acquiring eight tethered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and as many ground surveillance radars (GSRs) to bolster its capability for maintaining constant vigil.

Tethered UAVs, unlike their conventional rotor wing multi-copter counterparts, are connected to a ground control station with a cable for continued power supply as well as exchange of command and data. It is akin to having sensors atop a very high mast. Though their mobility and the area of surveillance is restricted, such machines have greater flight endurance and can stay aloft for hours.

“The trial directives for the equipment were finalised by the Ministry of Home Affairs recently and the tendering process for the same has been initiated this month,” a BSF officer said. “Initially, eight each of UAVs and GSRs are being acquired, with the possibility of additional procurement,” he added.

The BSF’s requirement stipulates that the UAVs should be able to hover at a height of 60 metres or more and equipped with cameras and thermal imagers that should be able to detect a human size target at distances above 600 metres by day and 300 meters by night and live stream the video data.

As far as the GSRs are concerned, these would be used to detect and identify movement of humans, animals and boats in the vicinity of the border. There are large riverine stretches where the Ravi and the Sutlej criss-cross the border. The BSF wants radars that can detect humans at a distance of 1 km and a 12-ft-long boat at 2 km.

The procurement of UAVs and GSRs is part of an overall plan of the BSF to upgrade its surveillance capability along the international border. Besides the international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, several BSF battalions are deployed on the Line of Control from Akhnoor to Kargil. Over the past couple of years, the international border in the Jammu sector, which is the peacetime responsibility of the BSF, has witnessed heavy ceasefire violations.

 

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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurating the Institutional and Residential Complexes at Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018. The Director General, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma is also seen.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurating the Institutional and Residential Complexes at Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018. The Director General, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma is also seen.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh being presented a Guard of Honour, during his visit to the Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018. The Director General, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma is also seen.

The Director General, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma presenting a memento to the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, during the inauguration ceremony of the Institutional and Residential Complexes at Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Institutional and Residential Complexes at Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018. The Director General, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma is also seen.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, during his visit to the Border Security Force (BSF) 125 Battalion, in Lucknow on May 10, 2018.

 

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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh presenting the awards, at the Investiture Ceremony of Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on May 22, 2018. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and the Director IB, Shri Rajiv Jain are also seen.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh presenting the awards, at the Investiture Ceremony of Border Security Force (BSF), in New Delhi on May 22, 2018. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and the Director IB, Shri Rajiv Jain are also seen.

Ministry of Home Affairs
22-May, 2018 16:23 IST
“BSF is the first wall of Defence”: Shri Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister presents awards at 16th BSF Investiture Ceremony

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh presented the Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Services to the BSF personnel at an Investiture Ceremony held here today. Out of the 14 Police Medals for Gallantry, four were awarded posthumously.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh said that the country is proud of the sacrifices made by the Security Forces while defending the country. Appreciating the supreme sacrifice made by the BSF jawans in the line of duty, he said there is no sacrifice bigger than laying down one’s life for the nation. He said that unity, sovereignty and integrity of the nation is most important for us and there would be no compromise on it.

Shri Rajnath Singh said that national self-esteem is very important for anybody along with personal self-esteem. The national self-esteem cannot be compromised when any foreign power tries to disturb peace at our borders. He said that it is India which gave the message of peace to the world and we always aspire to maintain peace with our neighbouring countries but one of our neighbours does everything to disturb peace. He said that our forces have been restrained not to fire first but in case of any assault they know how to retaliate.

Shri Rajnath Singh said that he would call the BSF not as the “First line of defence’ but as our “First wall of Defence”. Underling the role of BSF in defending our borders, he said that to defend our borders is our responsibility but responsibilities have no borders. He also lauded the BSF for its role in curbing smuggling and fake currency notes across the borders.

The Union Home Minister said the Government is considering giving 'Operational Casualty Certificates' to Paramilitary Forces on the lines of Battle Casualties in the Armed Forces which will entitle families of those CAPF jawans who die during border skirmishes or in action against militants or terrorists to several benefits. Shri Rajnath Singh appreciated the BSF for its Civic Action Programme. He also said that a web portal has been launched to redress the grievances of the CAPF personnel.

Speaking on the occasion, the DG, BSF, Shri K K Sharma said that the BSF jawans are making supreme sacrifices for security of the nation. He said that BSF is also fulfilling its social responsibilities. A documentary film titled “Beyond the Call of Duty” depicting the welfare work being done for the BSF jawans and their families was screened during the function. On the occasion, Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh released four books and a postal stamp. Director, IB, Shri Rajiv Jain, former DGs and senior officers of BSF and Ministry of Home Affairs were also present on the occasion.

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