Senior IPS officer Praveen Kumar, a 1993-batch officer of the West Bengal cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
The appointment was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and follows the retirement of Rahul Rasgotra, who demitted office on September 30, 2025.
Mr. Kumar is currently serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Over the course of his career, he has held several key positions in the IB, including Additional Director, before being elevated to the rank of Special Director.
He will assume charge as DG ITBP and continue in the role until his superannuation on September 30, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
About ITBP
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police, a specialized Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was established in 1962 in the aftermath of the Sino-Indian War. Tasked with guarding India’s 3,488-kilometre-long border with China, the force is renowned for its expertise in high-altitude warfare, mountaineering, and skiing. Its personnel, popularly known as Himveers or “Snow Warriors,” are deployed in some of the world’s most inhospitable terrains to safeguard the nation’s frontiers, prevent smuggling, and ensure internal security.
Beyond border protection, the ITBP plays a critical role in disaster relief and rescue operations in the Himalayas and is entrusted with securing sensitive installations across India. The force operates under the guiding motto: “Shaurya – Dridhata – Karma Nishtha” (Valour – Determination – Devotion to Duty).
