RPN Singh, Minister of State for Home released a commemorative stamp and first day cover on the occasion of SSB’s golden jubilee at a glittering function at India International Centre recently. On this occasion Anil Goswami, Union Home Secretary, Arun Chaudhary, director general, Sashastra Seema Bal and many eminent personalities were present.
Kamlesh Chandra, Member of Postal Services Board (PSB) handed over the album to Minister of State (Home) for release. After release the first album was presented to Chaudhary. Speaking on the occasion, RPN Singh, Minister of State for Home lauded the role of SSB in guarding the open and porous borders of India with Nepal and Bhutan maintaining and honouring the tradition of friendly relations with both these countries. Union Home Secretary congratulated all force personnel of SSB on completion of glorious 50 years of the organisation.
Chaudhary thanked Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Communication and Information Technology for agreeing to bring out the commemorative stamp and first day cover at a short notice. He also presented mementos to the Chief Guest RPN Singh, Anil Goswami, Union Home Secretary and Kamlesh Chandra, member, Postal Services Board. The function was attended by KM Singh, Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and several chiefs of CAPFs.
SSB was raised in the year 1963 following the Chinese aggression to create spirit of resistance and nationalism in the border populations against future aggression. However, after the Kargil operations, SSB earlier known as Special Service Bureau was converted into a border guarding force with the present name Sashastra Seema Bal in the year 2001. SSB guards 2450 Kms international border of India with Nepal and Bhutan.