The Home Guard Act

The Home Guard Act is legislation that governs the organization, duties, and responsibilities of the Home Guard, a voluntary force in India typically composed of local residents. The Act provides guidelines for recruiting, training, and deploying members to assist military and police forces during emergencies, disasters, or security threats. Its purpose is to enhance community resilience and support national security without replacing the regular armed forces. The Act ensures proper administration, discipline, and accountability of Home Guard personnel while emphasizing their role as a supplementary local defense resource.