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Institution
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Institution
Indo- Tibetan Border Police Academy, the premier training institute of ITBP and a ‘Centre of Excellence’ was established at Mussoorie on ad-hoc basis in the year 1976 at the time of the re organization of the Force. This institution was earlier known as ‘High Altitude Defence and Survival Academy’. The ITBP Academy consists of two wings viz. Adm Wing and Combat Wing. The Adm Wing of ITBP Academy is the erstwhile ‘Specialist Training Centre of ITBP, which was situated in Nowgaon (M.P) prior to the year-1976. Similarly, the ‘Advanced Training Centre’, which was earlier located in Shivpuri (MP) is now forms Combat Wing.
Both these establishments had separate strength and command structure. However, after the reorganization of the Force in 1978 these were amalgamated and restructured on functional basis as Adm Wing and Combat Wing, These wings under their respective commandants work within the over all control and supervision of Director. For the day-to-day administration, he is assisted by one Addl Dy. Inspector General. The two wings of ITBP Academy are spread over an area of 243 acres of land where training infra-structure like firing ranges, obstacle course, area for field craft, tactics etc have been established.
Adm Wing is responsible to provide administrative cover to Academy and Combat Wing for conducting the training in Academy. Besides conducting the basic training of directly recruited Asstt Commandants and Sub-Inspectors, the ITBP Academy organises in-service Courses on conventional warfare, intelligence, field engineering, VIP security and commando operations, counter-insurgency operations, administration, computers, karate, map reading, rock climbing and staff duties etc for all ranks of the Force and of CPOs/ State Police Forces.
ITBP Academy has been given the status of ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the Government of India and now is on the path of modernization of its training infra- structure. Till June 2004, the Academy has trained 3785 GOs, 7776 SOs and 27476 Other Ranks from ITBP and CPOs/ State Police Forces.
ITBP training centres is to develop in the trainees:
Professional skills, esprit de corps, and leadership
Values of integrity, impartiality and respect for all castes, creed and religion
Highest tradition of supreme sacrifice in the service of motherland
Respect for human rights
so as to make us a formidable force in maintaining the security & territorial integrity of India
The Basic Training Center at Bhanu, ITBP Academy at Mussourie, and the Mountaineering & Skiing Institute at Auli run the training programmes and conduct indoor and outdoor training activities, in pursuance of this mission
Indo Tibetan Border Police Force was conceived on 24th October, 1962 for the security of our frontiers along the Indo - Tibetan Border covering 2115 kms from Karakoram Pass to Lipulekh Pass and Tri junction of India, Nepal and China. Incredible though it may sound, only four battalions were sanctioned to begin with to fill up the security vacuum that was prevalent at that time on the Indo - Tibet border. Later in view of the additional responsibilities and the task redefined in 1976, the Force was restructured in 1978.
ITBP was initially raised under the CRPF Act, however in 1992, the parliament enacted the ITBPF Act, and rules thereunder were framed in 1994. ITBP, as would be seen from its functions & tasks given below, is a multi-dimensional force.
Vigil on northern borders, detection and prevention of border violation, and promotion of sense of security among the local populace.
Check illegal immigration, trans-border smuggling and crimes.
Security to sensitive installations, banks and protected persons.
Restore and preserve order in any area in the event of disturbance.
In our border vigil task ITBP mans forward border posts at altitudes ranging from 9000' to 18000'. Most of the forward posts remain cut off by the surface route during winter months. The border posts are exposed to the fury and violence of nature like snow blizzards, avalanches, landslides, besides the hazards of high altitude and extreme cold where temperature normally remains below minus 40 degrees Celsius.
The force besides guarding the border, is heavily engaged in fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorism in the State of Jammu & Kashmir, where it has displayed exemplary nerve and gallantry. The "Himveers", as the personnel are affectionately called, also provide security cover to installations and to VIPs in Delhi. Each year ITBP personnel are deployed to UN Peace Keeping Missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Herzegovina, Angola & Western Sahara.
Adventure and dare-devilry are the required professional skill for ITBP and therefore from its ranks come world class mountaineers who have scaled more than a hundred Himalayan peaks, including the Mount Everest, four times. Its skiers have been national champions, who have done India proud in the winter Olympics. Its river rafters have created international history in rafting through the turbulent white waters of the mighty Brahmaputra, the Indus and the Ganga.
The Force has created a milestone by becoming the first Central Para Military Force to grab up the Best Marching Contingent Trophy in the Republic Day parades in 1998,1999 and 2000. It broke new ground in 1998 when it sent the first ever police tableau of the country to participate in the Republic Day Parade.
ITBP is in the forefront of movement for the preservation of Himalayan environment & ecology. ITBP has taken up in a big way the task of greening the Himalayan regions especially in Inner Himalayas. Being the only human presence on forward areas, it has taken on itself the task of maintaining the delicate balance of flora and fauna.
ITBP being deployed in mountains has developed the expertise in rescue & relief operations in mountains, which entail different specialized skills of very high standard. It is always first in extending rescue & relief in case of natural calamity. ITBP conducts a large number of medical civic action programmes in remote border and terrorist affected areas to provide free and expert medical, health and hygiene care to the civilian population in remote villages.
It is the only police force in the country, which possesses expertise in policing the most formidable mountains of the Himalayas. The annual pilgrimage to MOUNT KAILAS and HOLY MANSAROVAR LAKE in Tibet (China) is conducted under the wings of ITBP.
The motto of ITBP "SHAURYA - DRIDATA - KARM NISHTHA" (VALOUR - DETERMINATION - DEVOTION TO DUTY) has always inspired its men in accepting challenges to bring glory to the nation and honour to the force. In the course of active duties, the force has earned a number of Civil and Service honours, and decorations like Padam Shree - 2, Shaurya Chakra - 1, Sena Medal - 1, President's Police Medal for Gallantry - 3, Police Medal for Gallantry - 44, President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service - 63, Police Medal for Meritorious Service - 292 and the Prime Minister's Life Saving Medal - 54.
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