01/12/2023
59th BSF RAISING DAY PARADE AT TRAINING CENTRE AND SCHOOL, MERU CAMP, HAZARIBAG (JHARKHAND)
HON'BLE UNION HOME AND CO-OPERATION MINISTER OF INDIA SHRI AMIT SHAH PRESIDED OVER THE PARADE AS CHIEF GUEST
HON’BLE UNION MINISTER AWARDED FORCE PERSONNEL WITH POLICE MEDALS FOR GALLANTRY
‘GENERAL CHOUDHARY TROPHY’ AWARDED TO 16 BATTALION BSF
‘DIRECTOR GENERAL’S BANNER FOR LWE OPERATIONS’ AWARDED TO 142 BATTALION BSF
‘MAHARANA PRATAP TROPHY FOR BEST FRONTIER IN BORDER MANAGEMENT’ AND ‘ASHWINI KUMAR TROPHY FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES’ AWARDED TO JAMMU FRONTIER
‘DIRECTOR GENERAL’S TROPHY FOR BEST FIELD G TEAM’ AWARDED TO FIELD G TEAM KUPWARA
On 1st Dec 2023, Border Security Force, India’s First Line of Defence, organized a Ceremonial Parade at BSF training Centre and school Meru Camp Hazaribag (Jharkhand) on the occasion of 59th Raising Day. Border Security Force, the world’s largest border guarding Force is deployed along 6386.36 km of International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. On this occasion the Seema Praharis reiterate their commitment to the nation and its motto “जीवन पर्यंत कर्त्तव्य”.
The BSF Raising Day Parade has been organized in Hazaribag, Jharkhand for the first time in rich traditional atmosphere of fervor and gaiety. Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah took salute of the impressive parade as the Chief Guest.
During the parade, contingents drawn from different frontiers of Border Security Force marched past the saluting base, showcasing the Seema Praharis’ valour, saga and commitment to the nation. The parade comprised a march past of 12 foot contingents including a Mahila Prahari contingent, decorated officers & troops, the famed Camel Contingent and Camel Band, mounted columns, Dog Squad and Communication contingent displaying the technological advances made by the force. Tableaux of TSU, CENWOSTO, ICT, Air Wing and BIAAT were on display.
The Chief Guest arrived at the parade ground after laying a wreath in a solemn ceremony held at the memorial of BSF Brave hearts, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. On this occasion, Director General, Border Security Force, Shri Nitin Agrawal, IPS, paid homage to all the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. While summarizing the historical aspects of the force in his address, DG BSF described the journey of BSF which after being raised with just 25 battalions has now evolved into the world’s largest border guarding force with 193 battalions and with a strength of more than 2.65 lakh brave men and women deployed in every kind of extreme terrain, temperatures and other challenging geographies. He explained how this force has established itself as a multi-functional force efficiently discharging its various responsibilities. DG BSF also emphasized the achievements of various formations and institutions of BSF in the areas of operations, sports, adventure, welfare, bilateral cooperation with neighbouring countries and in various other fields.
Welcoming the Chief Guest Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah distinguished guests, veterans, Seema Praharis and their families, DG BSF made special mention of the steps taken to curb the prevailing threat of drone intrusions from Pakistan on various parts of western border and also about initiatives taken to curb smuggling activities on Indo- BD border. During his address, DG BSF assured that every Seema Prahari will strive to protect the sovereignty of the nation's borders even to the peril of their lives while also referring to BSF’s achievements, new initiatives and preparations to deal with future challenges arising out of the dynamic geo-political neighbourhood.
Hon’ble Chief Guest bestowed Force personnel with Police Medals for Gallantry to Next-of-Kin of those bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and serving personnel; and President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to serving and retired personnel for their services rendered. The prestigious ‘General Choudhary Trophy’ was awarded to 16 Bn BSF for their exceptional performance. The Director General’s Banner for LWE Operations was awarded to 142 Bn BSF and DG’s Trophy for best Field G Team was awarded to FGT Kupwara. The Maharana Pratap Trophy for best Border Management and Ashwini Trophy for excellence in Sports and Training was awarded to Frontier BSF Jammu. Hon’ble Chief Guest also released the annual ‘Borderman’ magazine of the Force.
During his address, Sh Amit Shah lauded the glittering performance of the parade and the decision to organize the event in the city of Hazaribag. Paying rich tributes to the bravehearts of BSF who laid down their lives in the line of duty, he reminisced the role of BSF in various historic events like the 1971 War, when BSF personnel fought bravely against a numerically superior force despite being in the nascent stage of its raising.
Hon’ble Chief Guest lauded the role of BSF as India’s First Line of Defence, the various welfare measures that have been implemented in the forces by the Government of India, talked of the contribution and sacrifices of personnel during various natural calamities. He further emphasised that the Government of India would leave no stone unturned in providing the best technological equipment and infrastructure to meet the operational challenges. Union Home Minister congratulated all the recipients of trophies and medals awarded during the Raising Day Parade.
A spectacular performance on Kalaripayattu, Maniyaro Raas, Bihu Dance, Yoga, Lezim Dance, Kharia Lok Nritya, Madali Dance and Janbaz Show displayed by Seema Praharis drew loud cheer and applause from the audience. Tableaux of Water Wing depicting floating BOP, BIAAT depicting adventure training activities being conducted and Air Wing depicting the Mi-17 V-5 fleet were also on display during the parade.
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