Shah was addressing BSF jawans during his visit to the ‘Gurnam’ and ‘Bobiya’ border outposts (BOPs) along the India-Pakistan border in the Jammu region.
Photo: SNS
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday stressed that advanced technological solutions must be adopted to effectively address technology-driven and border-related challenges that have significantly changed over the past 60 years.
Shah was addressing BSF jawans during his visit to the ‘Gurnam’ and ‘Bobiya’ border outposts (BOPs) along the India-Pakistan border in the Jammu region.
Advertisement
He said that it is a shared responsibility to ensure that the nation’s borders remain fully secure and vigilant. He noted that border-related challenges have changed significantly over the past 60 years. While the courage, alertness, and dedication of personnel remain crucial, many emerging challenges are now technology-driven. Therefore, advanced technological solutions must be adopted to effectively address them.
Advertisement
The government will invest substantial funds to technologically modernise the entire border security system. This modernisation will provide improved border infrastructure and advanced equipment for BSF personnel, enabling them to perform their duties more effectively, he said.
He recalled that during the BSF Raising Day celebrations, he had announced that the 61st year of the BSF would be dedicated to modernisation, as well as to the welfare of BSF personnel and their families. He added that a dedicated team in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is continuously working on both fronts.
The Home Minister paid floral tributes to the martyrs at the “Ajey Prahari” memorial and also planted a sapling at the Border Outpost Bobiya. Shah inaugurated projects worth Rs 7 crore for the welfare of troops, including newly built Solar Water Heaters, Solar Power Plants, and an Officers’ mess. He also laid the foundation stone for the BSF infrastructure projects worth Rs.242 crore.
The event was attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Director General of the Border Security Force, and other senior officials.
The Home Minister described BSF personnel as the finest example of discipline and dedication, standing firm day and night to protect the nation’s borders.
He said that whenever the nation’s borders have faced threats of intrusion or infiltration, the BSF has stood like an impregnable wall, resolute in its commitment to safeguard the country. He stated that the bravery and valour displayed by the BSF during ‘Operation Sindoor’ have added a golden chapter to its six-decade-long history.
He said that the BSF’s Jammu and Kashmir Frontier completely destroyed 118 Pakistani posts and three terrorist launch pads. In this operation, Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz Ahmad and Constable Deepak Chingakham, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, were awarded the Vir Chakra, which is a matter of immense pride for us. Shah also said that during this period, the BSF received 16 gallantry medals and several commendation certificates.
He praised the force for its outstanding humanitarian service during natural disasters, particularly in Punjab.
Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is fully committed to the welfare of security personnel. He announced that a special welfare scheme for BSF personnel will be introduced soon.
Advertisement
