The Indo-Tibetan Border Police marked its 64th Raising Day with a ceremonial event in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, where Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar inspected a formal Guard of Honour. The ceremony celebrated more than six decades of the force’s service in protecting India’s borders and supporting national security. The ITBP, known for its deployment in harsh climate conditions along the India-China border, plays a key role in high-altitude security and disaster response.
During the ceremony, senior officials of the ITBP outlined the force’s operational achievements, current challenges and upcoming strategic priorities. The Minister was briefed on the force’s enhanced training methods, including specialised high-altitude endurance programmes and advanced tactical courses designed to improve operational efficiency in remote mountainous regions. Officials also showcased improvements in surveillance systems, infrastructure upgrades and the acquisition of modern equipment suited for extreme weather conditions.
Addressing the personnel, Bandi Sanjay Kumar lauded the resilience and dedication of ITBP members who serve in some of the world’s toughest terrains. He emphasised that the nation deeply values their role in securing the border, maintaining vigilance and supporting civil authorities during emergencies. The Minister noted that the ITBP, beyond guarding the Line of Actual Control, has consistently participated in national disaster response operations, humanitarian assistance missions and international peacekeeping duties.
Kumar reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to strengthening border security through better infrastructure development, including improved road connectivity, communication systems and logistics support for remote outposts. He stated that enhancing the welfare of security forces remains a top priority, with ongoing efforts to expand residential facilities, healthcare support and family welfare initiatives for personnel posted in remote locations.
The Raising Day event also highlighted ITBP’s contributions in community outreach and civil-action programmes. The force has been instrumental in supporting local populations living in border villages by offering medical camps, education assistance and disaster preparedness training. These initiatives have strengthened the relationship between the force and communities residing in isolated Himalayan regions.
As part of the celebration, the ITBP showcased demonstrations of combat drills, rescue operations and modern security equipment. The event underscored the force’s preparedness to respond to evolving security challenges along the northern borders. Senior officers stressed that continuous training, technological upgrades and strategic coordination with other security agencies remain essential to maintaining border stability.
The 64th Raising Day served as a reminder of the ITBP’s long-standing legacy since its establishment in 1962. Formed in the aftermath of the conflict along the northern frontier, the force has evolved into a highly specialised organisation equipped to handle both security threats and humanitarian missions. The presence of the Minister at the ceremony reinforced the government’s recognition of the sacrifices made by the personnel and its commitment to supporting their mission. The event concluded with a renewed pledge by the ITBP to uphold its motto of valour, determination and service to the nation.
