CISF is an Central Armed Police Force ( CAPF ) of the Union, established under an Act of Parliament, “Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 ”.
In the year 1969, the strength of the force established with the help of 3129 personnel, was increased to 1,63,613 as of 01.06.2021.
CISF has 74 other formations including 12 reserve battalions and 08 training institutes.The CISF is governed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and its headquarters are at New Delhi.
MOTTO - "PROTECTION AND SECURITY".
ROLE AND DUTIES-
- According to the mandate, CISF provides security to the premises staff along with the security of property and establishments.
- CISF is providing security to the strategic establishment, including the Department of Space, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Airports, the Delhi Metro, the ports, the historical monuments and the basic areas of Indian economy such as petroleum and natural gas, electricity, coal, steel and mining.
- CISF is providing protection to some private sector units and important government buildings in Delhi.
- Presently, CISF is also providing security to the protected persons classified as Z Plus, Z, X, Y.
- In 2006, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), on the basis of recommendations of the Intelligence Bureau, raised a special unit called Special Security Group (SSG) to provide security cover to people nominated by the Home Ministry.
- 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.
- At present CISF undertakes duties concerning internal security, elections, anti Naxal operations and every other duty that the Government of India gives them.
THANKYOU AND ALL THE BEST.
