Question : TRAINING TO NSG COMMANDOS



(a) whether the Government propose to send the National Security Guards (NSG) Commandos/Black Cats abroad for training;

(b) if so, the names of the countries where they are proposed to be sent for training;

(c) the criteria laid down by the Government for their selection for training abroad;

(d) the reasons for being unable to impart such specialised training within the country;

(e) the efforts made by the Government to give them the specialised training within the country for which they are being sent abroad; and

(f) the expenditure likely to be incurred by the Government for their training abroad?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI I.D. SWAMI)

(a): No Sir. All Personnel of the NSG, which is a deputationist force with personnel drawn from the Army/Central Police Organizations/State Police Forces, are imparted training in their Training Centre at Manesar, Haryana.

(b) to (f): Does not arise.