Addressing a function organized by the Sector Hqtr, SSB-Gangtok, the HRD Minister lauded the contributions of the SSB in providing civic services in Sikkim during times of natural disasters like the 2011 earthquake and providing computer education to unemployed youth and allied welfare activities.
Speaking on the occasion, AK Nath, Staff Officer, Sector Hqrs. SSB Gangtok and Area Organizer SSB Gangtok, SK Sood, explained the objective behind organizing the Chetna Cycle Rally.
Secretary, Department of Sports, RP Poudyal, and Director PIB-Gangtok CK Dorjee were among those present on the occasion.
SSB was established as Special Service Bureau in 1963 after the Chinese aggression of 1962 with its committed motto of “Service, Security and Brotherhood”. In June 2001, SSB as Sashastra Seema Bal was declared a border guarding force for Indo-Nepal borders. In March 2004, SSB was also assigned the task of guarding the Indo-Bhutan borders as well. The force received the President’s Colour on 27 March 2004.
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