TIWN Dec 6, 2019
AGARTALA, Dec 6 (TIWN): Tripura Civil Defence & Home Guards organization celebrated its Raising Day with the rest of the country on Wednesday at AD Nagar ground, Agartala.
Apart from Agartala in other subdivisions also the day was observed with full enthusiasm. The function was graced by Tripura Minister NC Debbarma and Additional DGP Rajiv Singh.
Together with the rest of the country, Tripura Home Guards and Civil Defence celebrated its Annual Day at the police ground, on Friday.
The day is observed to apprehend for their recognition which would serve as an inspiration for others to discharge their duties diligently.
The Indian Home Guard is an Indian paramilitary police force. It is a voluntary force, tasked as an auxiliary to the Indian Police. The Home Guards Organisation was reorganised in India in 1962 after the Sino-Indian War with the People's Republic of China, though it existed in smaller units individually in some places. Home Guards are recruited from various cross sections of the civil society such as professionals, college students, agricultural and industrial workers etc. who give their spare time for betterment of the community.
Civil Defence Day is celebrated on 6th December every year to make aware of the citizens and highlight the importance of civil defence. The civil Defence provides protection to the civilian population during crisis. The civil Defence and Home Guards are the twin voluntary organisations for the cause of defence to the nation. These organisations are based on the concept of safety of the common man. The motto of Civil Defence and Home Guards, the twin voluntary organisations is "Nishkam Seva" or "selfless Service" which is a noble objective in life. The service gives the sense of worth, happiness, achievement and applause in the life of a Civil Defence Volunteer. They do an excellent service to the nation and are upholding the highest traditions of voluntary work. These organisations are also well known for mitigating the suffering of the victims of disasters as first responders.
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