SSB celebrates 62nd Raising Day

The 62nd Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was celebrated with great enthusiasm, discipline and  dignity in Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh.

1. The 62nd Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was celebrated in a grand and  dignified manner at the Centralised Training Centre (CTC), Sapri, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The occasion was graced by Sanjay Rattan, MLA, Jwalamukhi; Ashok Tiwari, Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh; families of martyrs, retired officers, senior officers of the Force, serving personnel and  their families, as well as representatives from the print and  electronic media.

2. This was the first time that the SSB Raising Day Parade was organised in Himachal Pradesh. The ceremony commenced with the laying of wreaths at the Shaheed Smarak, paid homage to the 51 brave martyrs of the SSB who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. The Director General, SSB, Sanjay Singhal, inspected the parade and  took the salute of the impressive marching contingent.

3. On this occasion, the personnel reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the Force’s motto, “Service, Security and  Brotherhood.” The SSB plays a vital role in guarding the 1,751 km India-Nepal and  699 km India-Bhutan open international borders, in addition to contributing significantly to internal security, anti-Naxal operations and  special operations.

4. A total of eight marching contingents from various frontier formations and  special operational units participated in the parade. The disciplined march-past by officers, subordinate officers and  jawans showcased the Force’s high standards of training, professional competence and  exemplary discipline. The performances by the Brass Band, Pipes and  Drums Band and the Dog Squad were major attractions of the ceremony.

5. The impressive participation of the women platoon added special dignity to the event. The confident and  powerful march with weapons by women personnel conveyed a strong message about the effective role and  operational capability of women in the Force.

6. A special highlight of the ceremony was the Communication and  Information Technology tableau presented for the first time by the Directorate of Communications, which effectively showcased modern communication systems, technological innovations and  advanced information management capabilities.

7. Due to adverse weather conditions and  a technical issue with the flying squad, Hon’ble Union Home Minister and  Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah Ji unable to attend the programme in person. In his absence, his personal message was read out by the Director General, SSB. In his message, the Hon’ble Home Minister conveyed his greetings to all officers, personnel and  their families on the 62nd Raising Day and appreciated the courage, dedication, discipline and  invaluable contribution of the SSB in safeguarding the nation’s borders. He particularly highlighted the Force’s role in establishing security and  trust among border populations even in harsh geographical and  climatic conditions and paid tribute to the 51 brave martyrs.

8. In his address, the Director General, SSB, Shri Sanjay Singhal Stated that despite evolving border and  internal security challenges, the SSB has established itself as a strong, capable and  multi-dimensional force. He highlighted the Force’s contributions in border security, disaster management, anti-Naxal operations, women empowerment, excellence in sports, environmental protection and  developmental initiatives. The Director General also expressed gratitude, on behalf of the entire SSB family, for the personal message from the Hon’ble Union Home and  Cooperation Minister.

9. The Director General cited the induction of women personnel in combat roles, medal wins in international sports events and outstanding operations in Naxal-affected areas as examples of the SSB’s multi-dimensional capabilities. He expressed his appreciation for the dedication, discipline and  commitment of all officers, personnel and  their families.

10. During the ceremony, the Director General, SSB, felicitated retired officers, subordinate officers and  personnel with the President’s Police Medal for their meritorious service during the years 2023 and  2024. For outstanding performance in Naxal-affected and  special operational areas in 2025, the 29th Battalion, Gaya (Bihar) was also honoured.

11. The 50th Battalion, Uttraula (Uttar Pradesh) was awarded the “Best Battalion Trophy” on the India-Nepal border, while the 64th Battalion, Barama (Assam) received the same honour on the India-Bhutan border. The 42nd Battalion, Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) - Rupaidiha BOP and  the 64th Battalion, Barama (Assam) - Sukhanjuli BOP were honoured as the Best Border Outposts. 12. At the conclusion of the ceremony, thrilling displays such as the Rifle Tattoo Drill, Mass PT, Parkour Exercise and  Dare Devils enthralled the audience.

A fusion dance presentation featured Himachali Nati from Himachal Pradesh, Chholiya dance from Uttarakhand, Tharu dance from the India-Nepal border region, Jhijhiya dance from the Mithila region, Bhutia dance from Sikkim, Bihu dance from Assam and the Lion Dance associated with the Buddhist tradition of Arunachal Pradesh. 13. On the occasion of the completion of 150 years of the national song “Vande Mataram,” a special musical rendition of its tune was presented. The presence of SSB sportspersons who have excelled in