Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG)

The Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) play an important role in supporting India’s internal and border security infrastructure. The latest update highlights the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) plan to expand the BWHG units along the India-China border, following the model of the India-Pakistan border.

Key Details about Border Wing Home Guards:

Purpose: BWHGs function as ancillary forces to the Army and other border forces, particularly during emergencies and in guarding vulnerable areas.
Recruitment: They are recruited from various walks of life, offering their spare time to serve the community and the nation. This voluntary involvement ensures that diverse segments of society are engaged in security tasks.

Areas of Operation:

States with BWHGs: There are seven states authorized to raise BWHGs: Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. However, Rajasthan is the only state currently operating BWHGs.
Roles:
- Border Security: They assist the Army in securing vital installations, vulnerable points, and vital areas during times of conflict, especially on the International Border.
- Internal Security: BWHGs work alongside the police in ensuring internal security, managing emergencies like natural disasters (earthquakes, cyclones) or epidemics. They are also involved in maintaining essential services and promoting communal harmony.

Training and Support:

Training: The Indian government supports 25% of the cost for the training and financial support for the Home Guards.
Service Duration: BWHGs usually serve for three to four years, performing the role of a Constable with duties varying from emergency response to border security assistance.

Strategic Importance:

The expansion of BWHG units along the China border highlights India’s focus on enhancing border security, especially in areas with a heightened strategic concern. These auxiliary forces can support the primary border forces (like the BSF or ITBP) in maintaining a robust presence along the border, particularly in sensitive and difficult-to-patrol regions.

This move reflects the MHA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen border security, enhance community engagement, and maintain a quick response mechanism in times of crisis.

Source: PIB

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