BSF Raising Day | 05 Dec 2025

Why in News? 

The Indian Prime Minister greeted the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on the occasion of their Raising Day, praising their commitment to national security and humanitarian work in challenging terrains. 

Key Points 

• About BSF: The Border Security Force was raised on 1st December 1965 after the India-Pakistan conflict, to ensure robust border protection. 
  • It is the world’s largest border guarding force, securing over 6,000 km of India’s land borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. 
  • Humanitarian Contribution: Beyond security duties, BSF is known for its humanitarian spirit, including: 
    • Disaster relief operations 
    • Community outreach programmes in border villages 
    • Medical camps and educational support 
  • Operational Excellence: BSF plays a major role in counter-insurgency, anti-smuggling, and anti-infiltration operations. 
    • Its personnel have shown exceptional bravery in: 
    • International border patrols 
    • Anti-terror actions 
    • Peacekeeping and cooperation with civil authorities