Jammu, Oct 10: In the run-up to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force Raising Day celebrations, Director General Praveen Kumar, IPS, visited the 15th Battalion ITBP at Udhampur on Friday to review ongoing parade preparations and interact with personnel.
Accompanied by senior officers of the Force, the DG was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the battalion headquarters. He inspected the parade ground, reviewed the arrangements, and held detailed discussions with unit commanders and staff to ensure that all ceremonial and operational aspects for the upcoming Force Raising Day are carried out with precision and pride.
During his visit, a Sainik Sabha (troop assembly) was organised, where the DG addressed officers and jawans, commending their dedication, discipline, and professionalism in safeguarding India’s high-altitude frontiers. He reiterated the ITBP’s core values of service, integrity, and resilience, especially in the face of extreme weather and terrain challenges along the Indo-China border.
Following the formal review, the DG joined jawans for an informal ‘chai par charcha’ (tea interaction), a long-standing tradition within the Force that fosters camaraderie and open dialogue. During this session, he listened to the troops’ suggestions, welfare concerns, and personal experiences from their postings in remote and harsh regions.
The visit also served as an opportunity to assess troop readiness, welfare measures, and administrative facilities at the Udhampur unit. Senior officers accompanying the DG briefed him on various initiatives undertaken to enhance operational efficiency, living standards, and training infrastructure.
The 15th Battalion ITBP, based in Udhampur, plays a vital role in supporting both operational duties and ceremonial commitments of the Force.
Preparations for the Force Raising Day parade are in full swing, with the event expected to showcase ITBP’s discipline, mountain warfare expertise, and cultural heritage.
DG Praveen Kumar’s visit concluded with a message of encouragement, urging all personnel to continue serving the nation with the same unwavering dedication that has defined the ITBP’s legacy for over six decades.
