The passing-out-parade of sixth batch of 185 constables, who underwent basic recruit training at Sashsatra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy in Srinagar-Garhwal, was held on Monday on the football ground of SSB Academy.
The academy director S Bandhopadhyay was the chief guest on the occasion while academy commandant Amit Kumar administrated the oath to passing out trainees. Bandhopadhyay awarded Kailash Rajora for best drill and turn out, Nakul Kumar for best performance in internal training, Mohan Shyam for best performance in external training, Arun Kumar for physical training and sports and Abhishek for best shooting performance. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the SSB Academy director said that the SSB is not only dedicated to maintaining peace and security on the borders of the nation but also concerned with ensuring the prosperity of the border area residents.
Bandhopadhyay said that SSB worked in the disaster affected areas but also continued training in drastic circumstances caused by the flood in the Alaknanda river. Apart fro distributing relief materials in Kedarnath valley the SSB also donated Rs 11.90 crore- one day’s salary of its staff, to the Chief Minister Relief Fund.
Congratulating the passing out constables, the academy director exhorted them to render valuable service to the nation with full dedication as a part of SSB.
Commandant Amit Kumar said that the sixth batch constable training had started on September 17, 2012. Assistant Commandant and training officer Vikram Singh Pathaniya said the border management and the methods for the security of the society and environment were also part of the training.