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The Lok Sabha was knowledgeable on Tuesday that there are 5,151 vacancies in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police force (ITBP). The ITBP is the first force deployed alongside the border with China.
“The recruitment for 5,151 vacancies in various ranks by the ITBP as well as recruitment agencies is currently underway. Recruitment in the force is an ongoing process and is being conducted regularly for the vacancies arising in the force,” Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai mentioned in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
The Budget allocation for ITBP has seen a constant rise since 2020-21, the information confirmed. The funds allotted for ITBP stood at ₹6,387.33 crore in 2020-21, which elevated to ₹7,588.43 in 2021-22 and ₹8,196.98 crore in 2022-2023.
On February 15, the Cabinet Committee on Security sanctioned elevating of seven battalions of the ITBP by 2025-26. This will enhance the power of the force from the present 88,000 to 97,000.
