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Tamil Nadu, Manipur breeds to bolster Assam Rifles’ dog squad

February 12, 2026

The Assam Rifles is enhancing its canine squad by incorporating indigenous dog breeds such as Tangkhul Hui and Kombai, as part of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This move aims to phase out foreign breeds by 2050, following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs to increase the use of local breeds within the armed forces.

Tamil Nadu, Manipur breeds to bolster Assam Rifles’ dog squad

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Assam Rifles plans to phase out foreign dog breeds by 2050.
Indigenous breeds Tangkhul Hui and Kombai are being inducted into the canine squad.
The initiative is part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat push for self-reliance.
A pilot project for the Tangkhul Hui breed began three years ago.
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to promote Indian dog breeds.

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Tamil Nadu, Manipur breeds to bolster Assam Rifles’ dog squad

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