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FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL’s DESK

            The National Security Guard has completed around 22 years in rendering significant service to the nation as a federal contingency force.   It has been raised, equipped and trained as an elite commando organization to counter terrorism   in all its facets in any part of our country.  In present times, there is a lot happening in life and around us. In NSG our prime endeavor is to keep the Force youthful by regularly infusing young blood from Central Forces and imparting to them specialized training in Counter Terrorist Operations and Counter Hijacking.   Our commandos have also received training at Bhaba Atomic Research Centre to combat  the situations arising out of nuclear, biological and chemical threats. The Black Cats of  NSG take birth from a process of training, retraining and enhanced training of a specialist nature.  There are always endings and fresh beginnings.  Though NSG was primarily raised as a Quick Reaction Contingency Force to deal with anti-hijacking, hostage rescue and combating terrorist activities, the Force also provides protection to high risk dignitaries, conducts anti sabotage checks at venues of public gatherings and performs Sky Marshal duties in domestic as well international flights.   NSG is a light unto itself. 

It was a moment of pride for the nation and the Force, when the West Indies and the International Cricket Control Board asked for an NSG contingent to be sent there for Bomb Detection and Disposal tasks at various stadiums for the Cricket World Cup 2007 Championship.   This was the first overseas assignment and emergence of the NSG on the world stage.  The NSG Commandos also provided foolproof security to the dignitaries during the SAARC Summit held in Delhi.   In September 2007 an NSG team participated in Germany in the Tenth International Combat Team Conference and Competition and won the Gold Cup in the physical category under extremely trying conditions.  Another six member NSG team stood first in `Fast Shooting Lane events in  Body Meet Competition` held at Yalta in Ukraine, bagging both individual and team events making our country and the NSG proud.  In the Final Inter CPOs Debate Competition on Human Rights -2007 conducted by BSF under the aegis of NHRC,   Maj VS Malik of NSG secured the first prize.  The overall performance of the NSG in the year gone by has been more than satisfying in every manner. 

The NSG Bomb Data Centre possesses expertise in detecting and defusing IEDs and explosives. Several times the Bomb Disposal Units were detailed for post blast investigations etc, at different places. At Manesar Garrison, the NSG Training Centre provides world class training in Bomb Disposal, VIP Security, Specialist Driving, Counter Terrorism and Counter Hijacking to State Police personnel, members of Central Forces and security forces of foreign counties. Efforts are on to create new facilities at the NSG Training Centre Manesar along with construction of accommodation etc for Commandos to improve their living condition. Setting up of a state of art ‘Indoor Shooting Range‘ is progressing. Physical fitness and the benchmark of marksmanship are being raised with intensive training. Every commando will learn to swim. Physical activity gives an impetus to greater agility and proficiency as well as the ability to control mental tension and avoid stress.

Never before in modern times has the country needed highly trained Special Forces like NSG capable of responding to any mission for making a breakthrough in a crisis situation. The vastness of the country, existing security scenario, development of industries, increase in air traffic within and across borders etc have generated an increasing requirement for greater and faster response from the NSG in their duties or in reaching a trouble spot. A time may not be far when the NSG may have to spread its wings elsewhere as well in the country. The National Security Guard, like its symbol, the Sudarshan  Chakra, will always be ready with its razor edge sharpness and preparedness to deal with any call of duty, anywhere, any time with surgical precision.

The circle of time will traverse a new path with old and new signposts in the journey of progress and development during 2008. In the NSG we are geared up for meeting new challenges, which times may pose before us. I am proud to state that our Commandos are full of optimism with their morale high. Together we can and we will strive for Sarvatra, Sarvottam, Suraksha.

          Jai Hind