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National Security Guard
| National Security Guard | |
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 Emblem of the National Security Guard | |
 Flag of the National Security Guard | |
| Common name | "Black Cats" |
| Abbreviation | NSG |
| Motto | सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा (Sanskrit) Best Security Everywhere |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 16 October 1984[1] |
| Employees | 10,000 active personnel |
| Annual budget | ₹1,274.63 crore (US$147.3 million) (2025–26)[2] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | India |
| Legal jurisdiction |  Republic of India |
| Governing body | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Constituting instrument | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Regional Hubs | |
| Notables | |
| Significant Operations | |
| Website | |
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The National Security Guard (NSG) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is the primary counter-terrorism force of the Government of India. It was founded on 16 October 1984, following Operation Blue Star, to combat terrorist activities and protect states against internal disturbances.[1][3][4]
The formation of the NSG was formalised in the Parliament of India under the National Security Guard Act, 1986. NSG personnel are recruited from both the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces.
- ^ a b "History of NSG". National Security Guard (in Latin). Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "DEMAND NO. 51, Demands for Grants, 2025-2026, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS" (PDF). IndiaBudget.gov.in. New Delhi. 1 February 2025. p. 5. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "THE NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD ACT" (PDF). mha.gov.in. 1986. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (47 of 1986)" (PDF). Government of India. 22 September 1986. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
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