ITBP Raising Day: PM Modi praises Himveers’ valour and sacrifice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday extended greetings to the personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on its 65th Raising Day, praising their courage, dedication and contribution to national security.
In a post on X, Modi lauded the force's exceptional valour and determination, saying its personnel, known as Himveers, had consistently risen to challenges with remarkable resolve.“Their selfless service and sacrifices are a source of immense inspiration to the nation,” the Prime Minister said.

On their Raising Day, greetings to all personnel of the ITBP. The ITBP Himveers have distinguished themselves through their exceptional valour. They have always risen to every challenge with remarkable determination. Their selfless service and sacrifices are a source of immense inspiration to the nation. @ITBP_official

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2026

Rajnath Singh also extended greetings to ITBP personnel and their families, commending their role in protecting India's borders under harsh climatic conditions and contributing to internal security operations, including efforts to combat Left-Wing Extremism.He said the Himveers' courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty reflected the finest traditions of service to the nation.

On ITBP Raising Day, I extend my warm greetings to all ITBP personnel and their families. The Himveers of ITBP have played a vital role in safeguarding India’s borders in the harshest climatic conditions. They have also made significant contributions to internal security operations, including efforts to combat Left Wing Extremism. Their courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty reflect the finest traditions of service to the nation.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 24, 2026

The ITBP, raised on October 24, 1962, following the India-China war, is responsible for guarding the 3,488-km India-China border, stretching from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh.Most of the force's border outposts are situated at altitudes ranging from 9,000 feet to 18,800 feet, where temperatures can fall to minus 45 degrees Celsius during extreme winters, according to the Union Home Ministry.
Over the years, the force's responsibilities have expanded beyond border guarding to include internal security duties, anti-Naxal operations and disaster response. It also undertakes relief and rescue operations as a first responder during natural calamities, particularly in the Himalayan region.The specialised force trains its personnel in mountaineering, skiing and tactical operations to prepare them for deployment in some of the world's most challenging terrains.Marking the occasion, the ITBP extended greetings to its personnel, known as Himveers, women personnel, called Himveeranganas, and their families, reaffirming its commitment to serving the nation.The force said its motto, “Shaurya, Dridhta, Karmanishtha” (Valour, Steadfastness, Dedication), continued to guide its service to the country.