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MODERNISATION OF THE FORCE

o meet challenges to national security, BSF has It involves integration of various sensors and
Tembarked on the path of modernisation and is surveillance equipment with suitable command and
adopting new technology through major programmes control system
covering all fields of operations including acquisition
of latest weaponry, communication and surveillance A HELPING HAND FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
systems, modern gadgets and technologies to AND DISTRESS
stay abreast with time for better management and In the current environment of the COVID-19
domination of border. The common themes of pandemic, the dedicated effort of bordermen has
modernisation include: been commendable. The manner in which members
of the force located in different areas of the country
l Protective Equipment l Non-Lethal Riot have made people aware as well as ensured
Solutions Control Equipment participation in the formidable task of providing
l Surveillance Solutions l Fool-Proof free ration distribution, medical camps and plasma
l Night Fighting Communication donation is highly commendable
Dominance l Battle Field In order to achieve objectives to be run by the
l Better Fire Power Management System Central Government, BSF is carrying out special
l Training Aids
operations at the ground-level. In addition to its
primary responsibility of border guarding, this force
Further, as part of the Comprehensive Integrated is also providing necessary facilities to the youth of
Border Management System (CIBMS), technological the border towns and villages by making them aware
solutions are being used for vulnerable areas. of the recruitment opportunities in the force

also deployed in Chhattisgarh itself with modern resources compete with the geographical
and Odisha to quell the Left while keeping pace with the and strategic challenges of the
Wing Extremism in these states changing times and technology. boundaries since its inception
since December 2009. BSF has BSF has defended our borders year. At the same time, the
also carved out a niche among with courage and hard work, BSF has efficiently executed
the security establishments of earning not only laurels but internal security duties of the
the nation in Internal Security, also the faith and cooperation country in the North Eastern
Counter Insurgency and Anti of border population. Due to the states, Punjab, Jammu &
Naxal Operations through its prevailing geopolitical scenario Kashmir etc. In recent elections
dedication and unflinching of South Asia, threats to our held in various states of the
professionalism. Over the country are no longer merely country, the force has played
years, 1922 personnels have conventional. Our adversaries an important role in establishing
laid down their lives in the line and anti-national elements a fair democracy. As a result of
of their duty. Every year, BSF within the country are using Pakistan's nefarious intentions,
contributes a number of troops and adopting rapidly changing the western border is very
for services in UN Missions technologies, equipment and sensitive. Continued failure of
as mandated by India's strategies to destabilise the the anti-national elements due
commitments to International overall security situation in to the deployment of BSF on the
Peace Keeping. The world’s the country. Owing to the high border, is causing frustration
largest border guarding force is morale and levels of training, among the militants, intruders
marching ahead by equipping BSF is able to successfully and smugglers.

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