The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the creation of the Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) first-ever all-women battalion, announced on 12th November, 2024. This historic move aims to promote gender equality and inspire more women to contribute to the CISF’s mission of securing the nation’s strategic assets.
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The force is divided into seven sectors,
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Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | MHA approves first-ever all-women battalion of CISF |
Approval | MHA approves CISF’s first-ever all-women battalion. |
Objective | Promote gender equality and encourage women to join CISF for safeguarding national assets. |
Training & Recruitment | Special recruitment and training for elite roles, including VIP security and airport duties. |
Roles | VIP security, airport security, and Delhi Metro duties |
Importance | Empowers women and strengthens CISF’s capacity to safeguard national assets. |
Central Industrial Security Force | |
Establishment | Established on March 10, 1969 with 2,800 personnel, it became an armed force in 1983. |
Jurisdiction | Operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs; headquarters in New Delhi. |
Coverage | Provides security to 359 establishments, including critical infrastructure. |
Leadership | Headed by a Director-General (IPS officer), assisted by an Additional Director-General. |
Current DG | Rajwinder Singh Bhatti |
Key Functions | – Security for critical infrastructure, airports, and government buildings. – Provides VIP security and fire protection services. – Provides security to private corporate establishments and offers consultancy. |
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