Indo-Tibetan Border Police

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is a border guarding force of India deployed along its borders with Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces, established in 1962 in the aftermath of the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Emblem of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Flag
AbbreviationITBP
MottoShauryaDridhataKarm Nishtha
ValourSteadfastness and Commitment
Agency overview
Formed1962
Employees89,432 Active personnel
Annual budget8,096.89 crore (US$1.0 billion) (2023-24)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionIndia
Governing bodyMinistry of Home Affairs (India)
Constituting instrument
  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992
Operational structure
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Facilities
Boats30
Website
itbpolice.nic.in
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