MHA Approves CISF's First-Ever All-Women Battalion
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | MHA approves CISF's first-ever all-women battalion. |
| Approval Date | 12th November 2024 |
| Objective | Promote gender equality and encourage women to contribute to CISF's mission of safeguarding national assets. |
| Key Roles | VIP security, airport security, and Delhi Metro duties. |
| Training & Recruitment | Special recruitment and training for elite roles, including VIP security, airport duties, and other specialized tasks. |
| Importance | Empowers women and strengthens CISF's capacity to protect national assets. |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | |
| Establishment | 10th March 1969 (with 2,800 personnel). Became an armed force on 15th June 1983. |
| Jurisdiction | Operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Headquarters in New Delhi. |
| Coverage | Provides security to 359 establishments, including critical infrastructure and government buildings. |
| Leadership | Headed by a Director-General (IPS officer), currently Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, assisted by an Additional Director-General. |
| Current Strength | Over 1,88,000 personnel. |