Security is first and foremost requirement for development, says Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who visited the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters here on Monday, said that security is the first and foremost requirement for development.

"Therefore, our borders should always be safe and secure," he added.

The Home Minister said the government will leave no stone unturned to safeguard the country's borders and address all important issues related to border security.

He praised the Border Security Force that has always played a vital role in safeguarding borders and its performance which has been outstanding and excellent.

Lauding the contribution of the BSF in border, internal security, anti-Naxal operations and rescue operational duties, Singh said the Ministry of Home Affairs is already in the process of sorting out all the issues of functional requirement of the force.

The Home Minister inspired the officers and jawans of the force to give off their best insofar as the security of the nation is concerned, and to carry out their duties with full dedication and devotion.

The Home Minister, who was accompanied by senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs, was received by BSF DG D K Pathak and accorded a Guard of Honour.

He was given a detailed presentation by Inspector General (Operations) on border management, operations, internal security, personnel and administrations of the force. The Home Minister was appraised about the duties of BSF in different parts of the country, border management and Left Wing Extremism operations.

During the presentation, Inspector General (Operations) also deliberated upon the various achievements of the force, which included various operational successes in anti-Naxal operations, the raising of new reserve battalions in a phased manner, achievement in land acquisition, training, sports and in health and medical aspects of the force personnel.