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Border Wing Home Guards: Plan for China Border

12 September 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYBorder Wing HomeGuards: Plan forChina Border12 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Home Affairs officials were looking at stationing Border Wing Home Guards on the China frontier, copying the India-Pakistan model, so that ITBP and the Army get help with intelligence, presence and local engagement.

Key facts

  • Nature: civilian volunteers from border-area residents, ancillary to Border Guarding Forces and the Army in emergencies.
  • Seven states have authorisation: Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat.
  • Working now: only Rajasthan (2,279 active members).
  • Role and tenure: constable-level duties; enlistment for 3-4 years.
  • Funding: Government of India bears 25% of training and support.

Exam angle

  • Ministry: Home Affairs; assisted forces: ITBP and Army.
  • Only operational state: Rajasthan.

Test yourself

1. In which state are Border Wing Home Guards currently operational?

The notes say BWHG works only in Rajasthan.

2. BWHG members are enlisted for how long?

Enlistment is for 3-4 years.

3. Which ministry was considering Border Wing Home Guards along the China border?

The Ministry of Home Affairs was considering the move.

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