About the Author: Amrit Mohan Prasad is an IPS officer from Odisha. He has been into security and law-enforcement for pretty long time, serving as a Special Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). His nomination for the post of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Once he officially takes over, this is where the Ministry of Home Affairs makes that choice.
Functions of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Set up in 1963 to protect Indo-Nepal border.
- Anti-smuggling operations, cross-border crime, counter-terrorism and disaster relief. ·
- Expert safety trained mountain and jungle warfare personnel
- Participates in community development and civic programs.
New Roles for Amrit Mohan Prasad
- DG of SSB to oversee guarding of frontiers with Nepal, Bhutan
- Maintains the border security, peace and hold of crime.
- Term ends with retirement on Aug, 31, 2025.
- Move continues strategy to enhance border protection, Helen Grant says.
Month: Current Affairs - October 08, 2024
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