What is the full form of SPG?

SPG: Special Protection Group

The full form of SPG is “Special Protection Group“. The Special Protection Group (SPG) is an Indian special force for providing proximate security to the Prime Minister of India and members of their immediate families wherever in the world they are. It was formed in 1988 by an act of the Parliament of India. The SPG came into being on 8 April 1985 when S. Subramaniam, then Joint Director (VIP Security) in the Intelligence Bureau assumed office. 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. The provisions contained in the Blue Book, which lays down security guidelines for the protection of the Prime Minister, had to be harmoniously blended with this new concept of proximate security.

SPG personnel provide a special security cover to the Prime Minister for 24 hours, and provide for their defense, security and maintenance of their homes, aircraft and vehicles. SPG is one of the most professional and sophisticated security in the India. SPG personnel are provided with special and professional tests, equipment and nutrients for safety, defense, maintenance and kept in a firm discipline, so that they are fully capable of providing security to the Prime Minister. 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. The ACT seeks to bring down the cost of maintaining the SPG security to the exchequer.

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