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The security force made this decision following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal in Mann Ki Baat, where he encouraged prospective pet adopters to choose Indian dog breeds.

New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to opt for the Indian dog breeds to deploy them along the borders. As many as 150 dogs from 20 different breeds including Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound have so far been trained in this regard.

The security force made this decision following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal in Mann Ki Baat, where he encouraged prospective pet adopters to choose Indian dog breeds.

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"In Mann Ki Baat, the PM had urged that whenever you next think of adopting a dog, definitely think of Indian breeds. So, after that, BSF started the program to train and breed Indian dogs. So far, we have trained 150 Indian breed dogs and deployed them at the border. 20 Indian breed dogs are at the breeding centre,” ADG and Director of BSF Academy, Tekanpur, Shamsher Singh, said to ANI.

In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian dog breeds for their crucial role in disaster management and rescue operations.

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The Prime Minister pointed out that these dogs are not only highly capable but also economical to care for, making them well-suited for a variety of challenging tasks across the country.

The Prime Minister also highlighted how Indian breeds adapt naturally to the local environment and conditions. “Next time you consider adopting a dog, choose an Indian breed. In a self-reliant India, no area should be left behind,” he urged.

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National Training Centre for Dogs

The National Training Centre for Dogs (NTCD), the country's top facility for training service dogs for police and paramilitary forces, was founded in 1970 and is housed at the BS Academy in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh.

The centre has been instrumental in the breeding, training, and deployment of dogs for tasks like search and rescue, narcotics and explosives detection, tracking, and guarding.