Paramilitary Forces of India [Hardcover]

In today's situation the security and safety of our countrymen is not only into the hands of Indian army and state police but also forces known as Paramilitary Forces. The security of Indian borders and internal matters are being looked after by these brave men working in these Paramilitary Forces including their history, origin, organization, duties and functions, role and future. It also examines the role of these forces in counter-insurgency and also international peacekeeping under UN. Covering all paramilitary organizations of India, this volume provides valuable information to students, researchers and laymen. An excellent book, which will serve as a sound and lively introduction for all, and also will, makes an impressive and substantial contribution to study of Paramilitary Forces of India. About The Author:- Lt. Colonel M.D. Sharma was born on 28th February 1967 at Chandigarh in a family of academicians. He graduated from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1986 and completed his post graduation from H.P. University, Shimla. He has worked as a research fellow with "CRRID"(Center for Research in Rural and Industrial Development) at Chandigarh before joining the noble profession of arms. The obsession to join the olive green and to contribute his bit in the nation building, he joined the prestigious institution of Courage, Strength and Valour, IMA, Dehradun in the year 1990 and was commissioned as an officer in 1991. Since then Lt. Col. Sharma has a varied experience of serving in Counterinsurgency in Jammu and Kashmir on one hand, and to fight the scorching heat of deserts of Thar on the other. He has to his credit the opportunity to serve with various armoured and mechanized formations as well. Till now he has authored a number of books and research papers on Military Literature. Contents:- Preface · Part-I Introduction · Introduction to Paramilitary Forces of India · Ministerial Classification of Paramilitary Forces of India · Part-II Paramilitary Forces Unde