Border Security: BSF Showcases Trained Rampur and Mudhol Hounds in Operational Display

The Border Security Force (BSF) presented a high-impact demonstration today showcasing India’s indigenous dog breeds, the Rampur Hound and the Mudhol Hound, as part of a wider initiative to field domestically trained canines for national security roles. Tracing the programme’s origins to a proposal highlighted during the Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat” on August 30, 2020, the National Canine Training Centre selected and professionally trained the two breeds for multi-role tasks including search and rescue, tactical ingress, and operational tracking. Over five years of focused investment and scientific training methods, BSF teams report that these breeds have evolved from lengthy training cycles to executing complex feats, including coordinated 20-foot climbs and precision combination jumps, in seconds. The display underlined the strategic value of indigenisation as trainers said local breeding, research investment, and tailored conditioning produced dogs capable of performing in extreme operational settings. The Rampur Hound demonstrated speed and controlled agility, while the Mudhol Hound showcased endurance and obstacle negotiation, earning praise from senior officers present. Officials framed the demonstration as evidence of an Atmanirbhar Bharat approach to security capability building, noting that domestically developed assets strengthen operational readiness and reduce reliance on imports. The event concluded with tributes to the training staff and a commitment to expand the programme across other paramilitary units.