Why in News?
The National Board for Wildlife cleared Chhattisgarh’s proposal to alter Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries to establish a CRPF jungle warfare college and battalion camp after Operation Black Forest. The move aims to strengthen anti-Maoist operations while ensuring wildlife conservation.
Description:
- CRPF is the premier Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) responsible for internal security in India.
- Functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
History:
- 1939: Formed as Crown Representative Police.
- Created to maintain law & order in princely states after political unrest post the Madras Resolution of 1936.
- 28 December 1949: Renamed as Central Reserve Police Force under the CRPF Act, 1949.
- One of the oldest CAPFs in India.
Roles & Duties of CRPF:
- Crowd control & Riot control.
- Counter-insurgency operations.
- Anti-militancy duties.
- Handling Left Wing Extremism (LWE) operations.
- Provides security during elections, especially in sensitive & disturbed areas.
- VIP security & protection of vital installations.
- Environmental protection → prevents forest degradation + protects flora & fauna.
- UN Peacekeeping Missions participation.
- Disaster relief & rescue in natural calamities.
- War-time role: Supports the army; deals with aggression on borders (as per requirement).
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