Special Protection Group
The Special Protection Group (SPG) is an agency of the Government of India whose sole responsibility is protecting the Prime Minister of India and, in some cases, his or her family. It was formed in 1988 by an Act of the Parliament of India. The SPG protects the Prime Minister at all times both in India and abroad, as well as the Prime Minister's immediate family members residing with them at their official residence. Family members, however, may decline security.
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| Abbreviation | SPG |
| Motto | Bravery, Dedication, Security |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 8 April 1985 |
| Employees | 3,000 active personnel |
| Annual budget | ₹433.59 crore (2023–24) |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Federal agency (Operations jurisdiction) | India |
| International agency | India |
| Countries | India and abroad |
| Operations jurisdiction | India |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
| Governing body | Cabinet Secretariat |
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| Headquarters | New Delhi |
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Previously, the SPG's mandate included protecting the Prime Minister's "parents, wife [sic] and children" resident anywhere in India during their term of office and for five years after leaving office. However, the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced such mandate. Presently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only SPG protectee.