The border population of the Himalayan frontiers of the country residing in 'vibrant villages' along the India-China border on Thursday celebrated 'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force personnel.
“Tribals in border villages have protected the country since ages along with preservation of their local traditions and culture. They are the true patriots of the country," the Tribal Affairs Minister said.
Union Power Minister, R.K. Singh and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a meeting with senior officers of Army and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 17th Battalion, at Reckong Peo in Kinnaur district on late Thursday evening, said an official stateme
Highlighting the paradigm shift in the government's approach towards the Northeast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Narendra Modi government has changed the image of the region in the last nine years from "disturbed region" to an area contributing to the nation's pro
The Home Minister said that no one can cast their "evil eye" on India in today's time as the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Indian Army are guarding the borders.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah to visit Arunachal Pradesh today where he will be attending various events and will be interacting with ITBP personnel in Kibithoo.
The Chinese insidious designs are in sharp contrast to India's recent efforts to promote economic development in the villages along its northern borders. India's focus on providing economic support to its border villages and prioritising infrastructure development has got focused attention i
The central government has approved a centrally-sponsored scheme 'Vibrant Villages Programme' for the comprehensive development of the border villages.
According to Ministry of Home Affairs, this will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the out-migration from these villages adding to improved security of the border.