CISF

Why in News?

The Union Home Ministry approved recruitment of 58,000 additional CISF personnel over five years, anticipating new industrial hubs and decline in LWE. With a target of 14,000 recruits annually, the move enhances security at critical infrastructure and Maoist-affected regions.

Description:

• Full Form of CISF: Central Industrial Security Force
• Type: Central Armed Police Force (CAPF)
• Setup: Under an Act of Parliament on 10 March 1969
• Initial Strength: 2,800 personnel
• Declared Armed Force: By Act on 15 June 1983
• Present Strength: Over 1.88 lakh personnel
• Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs
• HQ: New Delhi

Organizational Structure:

• Headed by: IPS officer of rank Director-General
• Assisted by: Additional Director-General (IPS)
• Divided into 7 sectors:
  • Airport
  • North
  • North-East
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • Training
• Has a dedicated Fire Service Wing

Key Functions:

1. Security Cover to 359 establishments including:
   1. Nuclear plants
   1. Space agencies
   1. Airports & seaports
   1. Power plants
   1. Government buildings
   1. Delhi Metro
   1. Parliament Complex
   1. Central Jails in J&K
   1. Heritage sites (e.g. Taj Mahal)
2. Airport Security:
   1. Entrusted post IC-814 hijacking (1999)
   1. Started in 2000, now secures all major airports
3. VIP Security:
   1. Has a dedicated VIP Security wing
4. Fire Protection:
   1. Largest Fire Protection Service provider among CAPFs
   1. Only CAPF with a dedicated fire wing
5. Private Sector Security:
   1. Post-26/11 Mumbai attack, mandate expanded to private corporate security
6. Security Consultancy:
   1. Offers consultancy to private entities
   1. High demand due to expertise and reputation
7. Public Interface:
   1. Only CAPF with daily public contact through:
      1. Airports
      1. Delhi Metro
      1. Heritage Monuments

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