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reliant capability in security sustainable development of
forces and congratulated BSF indigenous K9 lines.
for their pioneering efforts in this  Expanding the breeding
direction. output of Indian breeds and
Indian Names, Indian supplying quality pups to
Identity other security forces and
In a symbolic reflection of
also to the civilian population
Aatmanirbhar Bharat, BSF has
is also being considered.
adopted the tradition of giving
 Exploring more native breeds
Indian names to its dogs — such
like Kanni, Chippiparai,
as Samrat, Mowgli, Lily, Santa, and
Kombai, Himalayan Sheep
Riya. The basic purpose of giving
dogs, Bakharwal etc, is also
Indian names was to emphasise
on the radar.
our cultural lineages and to
 Export potential of working
psychologically strengthen the
Indi-K9s will also be explored
emotional bonding between
in the coming future.
dogs and trainers.
A significant moment of
Future Roadmap
national pride was witnessed
 BSF is expanding the
breeding, training, and during the ‘Ekta Diwas’ Parade
deployment of Indian breeds at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where a
across its field formations. marching contingent exclusively
 A structured breeding and comprising Indian breed dogs
performance evaluation of BSF participated, showcasing
programme is being their operational excellence and
developed to ensure genetic discipline — a living symbol of
improvement and consistent India’s self-reliant K9 force.
performance. In the spirit of the Hon’ble
 Collaborations with Prime Minister’s vision — ‘Local
veterinary research institutes Breeds, Legendary Deeds’
are underway for studies
—India’s native strength
on nutrition, health, and
is now serving the nation with
disease resistance, ensuring
unmatched loyalty and pride.
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