Dhankhar underscored the relentless vigilance required in such environments where every moment demands unwavering attention.
Highlighting India’s strides towards self-sufficiency in the defence sector, the vice president commended the BSF for maintaining peace on the borders, enabling the nation to become a beacon of peace globally.
“Our nation has achieved remarkable feats- aircraft carrier Vikrant, frigates, Tejas aircraft were all indigenously made,” Dhankhar said.
He expressed pride in the BSF’s status as the largest border-guarding force of the world.
Dhankhar also paid homage to the families of martyrs on the occasion. BSF Director General Nitin Agarwal, SDG of BSF Western Command Y B Khurania, Deputy Inspector General of BSF Vikram Kunwar and other senior officers were present at the function.