About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB):
- The Sashastra Seema Bal, previously known as the Special Service Bureau, was established in 1963 after the Sino–Indian Conflict of 1962.
- It was created with the objective of guarding India’s international borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
- SSB is a part of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Role of SSB:
- The primary responsibility of SSB is to protect the safety of India’s designated borders with neighbouring nations Nepal and Bhutan.
- To foster an understanding of security among people residing in those border communities.
- To stop smuggling, illegal immigration, and other transnational crimes.
- To stop unlawful entry or exit on or from the Indian Border.
- To implement social responsibility initiatives in the relevant jurisdiction, for instance, establishing schools, buildings, restrooms, and roads by a border region development plan.
- To perform any additional tasks, such as UN missions, Law & Order missions, Counter The uprising Operations, Election duty, the central government may assign.
- Organisation: Headed by a Director General (IPS officer or senior CAPF officer); includes infantry-style battalions, specialized units (engineering, signals, medical, dog squads), and training centers.
