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National Security Day

March 4 is celebrated as National Security Day or Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas to appreciate the work of security forces, who play a major role in maintaining the peace and security of the people in India. This day is to show gratitude to all the security forces including policemen, para-military forces, commandos, guards, army officers, and other persons involved in security, who sacrifice their life and sleep so that the people of India could sleep peacefully without fear.

National Security

National Defense or National Security is a Nation’s security and defense of a nation or country. It includes the security of its citizens, institutions and economic security of a Nation. Chiefly, National Security falls under the duties of the Government.

Traditionally national security conceived as protection against military attack, now includes other non-military dimensions, like the security from terrorism, economic security, the security of energy, environmental security, minimization of crime, food security, cyber-security, etc. Similarly, national security risks not only include other nation-states but also action by violent non-state actors, by narcotic cartels, and by multinational corporations. The effects of natural disasters also come under national security.

Observance

National security day is widely observed on the 4th of March because on this day National Security Council (NSC) of India was established.

NSC or National Security Council is a non-profit making, ternate body which has been founded to teach and influence society to adopt appropriate policies, practices, and procedures for preventing and minimizing human suffering and economic loss arising from every form of accidents and disasters.

Security has become one of the vital parts of India, as India is a large country and second-most populous country after China. India is rich in various heritages, languages and religions i.e. it is a nation where you’ll find followers of various religions. It belongs to the people of various religions like Hindu, Muslim, Parsis, Jains, Sikh, Christians, etc. Along with different religions, it also consists of assorted numbers of celebrations and festivals. To safeguard the nation especially in festivals or events time all the protection forces are always there on their duty to protect people against various unwanted events. National Security Day is celebrated to appreciate the work of security forces like police, commandos and other security forces.

Aims of National Security Day

·       Promote security forces who are working continuously for the nation.

·       Remind the people about their personal duties towards the country.

·       Most importantly, to pay homage to the jawans who died while saving the country.

Types of National Security

·       Political Security

·       Economic Security

·       Ecological Security