CISF All Women Battalion

Source: India Today

Context: The Indian Home Ministry has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), comprising 1,025 personnel.

About Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):

• Overview: A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) established on March 10, 1969 under an Act of Parliament. Became an armed force of the Republic of India in 1983.

• A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) established on March 10, 1969 under an Act of Parliament.

• Became an armed force of the Republic of India in 1983.

• Strength and Structure: Current strength exceeds 1,88,000 personnel, with women comprising 7%. Headquartered in New Delhi, headed by a Director-General (IPS officer). Organized into seven sectors.

• Current strength exceeds 1,88,000 personnel, with women comprising 7%.

• Headquartered in New Delhi, headed by a Director-General (IPS officer).

• Organized into seven sectors.

• Functions and Roles: Provides security to 359 establishments, including nuclear facilities, airports, seaports, and heritage monuments like the Taj Mahal. Manages airport security since 2000 post IC-814 hijacking. Operates a VIP Security vertical for high-profile protectees. Offers fire protection services and consultancy to private entities.

• Provides security to 359 establishments, including nuclear facilities, airports, seaports, and heritage monuments like the Taj Mahal.

• Manages airport security since 2000 post IC-814 hijacking.

• Operates a VIP Security vertical for high-profile protectees.

• Offers fire protection services and consultancy to private entities.

• Public Interface: CISF personnel interact daily with the public at airports, Delhi Metro, and historical landmarks. Ensures safety while maintaining a visible and approachable presence.

• CISF personnel interact daily with the public at airports, Delhi Metro, and historical landmarks.

• Ensures safety while maintaining a visible and approachable presence.

• Special Initiatives: Post-2008 Mumbai attacks, its mandate expanded to secure private establishments. The newly announced all-women battalion will focus on diverse roles like VIP security and public-facing assignments.

• Post-2008 Mumbai attacks, its mandate expanded to secure private establishments.

• The newly announced all-women battalion will focus on diverse roles like VIP security and public-facing assignments.

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