In the Operations Branch, there are components like the Communications Wing, Technical Wing and Transport Wing. [citation needed], On 27 November 2019, SPG amendment bill 2019 was passed by Lower House of Indian Parliament, which reduced SPG cover only to the PM and his immediate kin, and ex-PM and his family for 5 years. While the fuel tanks are Kevlar-sealed so as not to explode during an attack, their cabins also turn into gas-proof chambers and ensure fresh oxygen supply to secure the occupants in cases of chemical and biological attacks.

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Before 1981, the security of the Prime Minister at the official residence was the responsibility of the Special Security District of the Delhi Police under the charge of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

After the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991, the SPG Act was amended in 1991 to provide security to former Prime Ministers and their immediate families for a period of 10 years from the date on which the former Prime Minister ceased to hold office. The SPG imparts training in physical efficiency. The chassis is reinforced with super-high-strength steel, and the standard glass has been replaced by multi-laminated armoured privacy glass of optical quality.

Their personal equipment include ultra-modern assault rifles, dark-visor goggles/sunglasses with inbuilt communication earpieces, bulletproof vests, gloves and elbow/knee pads.

He is one of the founding members of Fabcos (Foundation for African Business and Consumer Service) established in 1988. The professional acumen of SPG personnel in protecting its protectees has been widely appreciated. The Director, Research and Development (R&D) is responsible for directing SPG’s strategy for research investments and overseeing SPG’s seed commercialization and agronomy programs. Rarely, on traditional occasions, they wear safari suits to blend into the environment. This page was last edited on 21 September 2020, at 00:12. 9 Lok Kalyan Marg, The SPG came into being on 8 April 1985[9] when S. Subramaniam, then Joint Director (VIP Security) in the Intelligence Bureau assumed office. State/UT Police and the SPG were responsible for providing physical security arrangements for the Prime Minister, while the IB was to provide the required intelligence inputs to these operational agencies. Director HRD Qualification :- Benu Gupta holds a Post graduate in sociology from Patna University, and a Bachelor degree in commerce from Patna University Benu has been a part of SPG since 15 years now, and heads the Head office in Delhi. IB and the State/UT Police concerned were responsible for coordination, collection and dissemination of intelligence affecting VIP security. This has only been possible on account of the consistent efforts and hard work put in by all force members. Training: Deals with the training of personnel on a continuous basis.

In addition, David is always willing to learn and use new technology so that corporate objectives are realised by doing things in the most modern ways. The "general superintendence, direction and control" of the SPG is exercised by the Central Government. The cars are fitted with advanced heat sensors to ward off missiles and bombs. The SPG was constituted and trained specially to provide protection to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, in view of the threats to him from several sources. In view of the prevailing security environment in the country and the threats emanating from the trans-national terrorism, the force has to constantly strive towards technological modernization and skill up gradation. For official movement, the Indian flag is fender-mounted on the driver's side of the vehicles, and if taken abroad, the flag of the foreign country is fender-mounted on the passenger's side. [11] Personnel of the Special Protection Group are drawn from Central Armed Police Forces and Railway Protection Force , but the officers are from the IPS or CRPF. Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, were given the SPG protection because, two of their family members, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, both former Prime Ministers of India, were assassinated. Creation of the SPG required an elaborate exercise in order to clearly delineate responsibility of various agencies concerned with the security of the Prime Minister. They carry at least a litre of the Prime Minister's blood type, for emergency transfusions. The SPU was then re-christened Special Protection Group and the post of Inspector General of Police was re-designated as Director. They have run-flat tyres which can run deflated for kilometers. In February 2015 she joined the SPG Group as the Finance Director and is also a member of SPG Executive Committee.