As the House took up the SPG (Amendment) Bill for discussion, Shah said the term 'Special' indicates its special purpose and noted that many countries have such elite and compact cover exclusively for their respective head of state. He said a "misconception" exists that the SPG is only about "physical protection".

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/spg-bill-will-restore-original-intent-of-act-home-minister-amit-shah/articleshow/72258912.cms