New Delhi: The Union Government has approved a new ‘Mahila Battalion’ – the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced today.
In his post on the micro-blogging platform X, Shah stated, “In a firm step towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of enhancing women’s participation in every field of nation-building, the Modi government has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of the CISF”.
The Minister said the all-women battalion will be raised as an elite troop. “The Mahila Battalion will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, like airports and metro rails and providing VIP security as commandos. The decision will certainly fulfil the aspirations of more women to participate in the crucial task of protecting the nation,” he stated.
The Central Industrial Security Force has been a preferred choice for women who wish to serve the nation in the Central Armed Police Force. The number of women in CISF is more than 7% at present. The addition of a “Mahila Battalion” would encourage more aspiring young women across the country to join CISF and serve the nation. It will give a new identity to women in CISF.
The CISF headquarters has started preparations for the early recruitment, training and selection of locations for the headquarters of the new ‘Mahila Battalion’. The training is being specially designed to create an elite Battalion capable of performing multifarious roles as Commandos in VIP security and also security of airports, and Delhi Metro Rail duties.
The proposal for the creation of all-women battalions in the CISF was initiated in pursuance of the direction of Union Home Minister Shah, on the occasion of the 53rd CISF Day function.
– global bihari bureau
