Assam Rifles: Reporting Ministry & Functions
Q. Assam Rifles reports to- Published on 07 Jan 16a. Ministry of Defence
b. National Security Advisor
c. PMO
d. Ministry of Home
ANSWER: Ministry of Home
- Assam Rifles under the control of the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- They perform many roles including the provision of internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations, provision of aid to the civil power in times of emergency, the provision of communications, medical assistance and education in remote areas.
- The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India.