CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)

March 7, 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pitched for a “hybrid” security model where the CISF could train and certify private security agencies so that they can take over the task of efficiently guarding various kinds of industrial and manufacturing units in the country. He was speaking at the 53rd Raising Day celebrations of the CISF.

About:

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is one of the Central Armed Police Forces in India.
The CISF is governed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and its headquarters are at New Delhi.
It was set up under an Act of the Parliament of India in 1969. CISF was subsequently made an armed force of India by another Act of Parliament passed in 1983.

Mandate

It which works to provide security cover to over 300 industrial units, government infrastructure projects and facilities and establishments located all over India.
Among its duties are guarding sensitive governmental buildings, the Delhi Metro, and providing airport security.
CISF also provides consultancy services to private industries as well as other organisations within the Indian government. The scope of CISF's consulting practice includes security consulting and fire protection consulting.
It also plays a major role in Disaster Management. The CISF has a 'Fire Wing' which helps during fire accidents in Industries where the CISF is on guard.

Source : The Hindu