CISF Foundation Day

Why in news?

• Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah attended the 56th Foundation Day Parade of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) held at Takkolam, Tamil Nadu as the Chief Guest.
  • It has been decided to name the CISF Regional Training Center at Takkolam after Rajaditya Chola, the great warrior of the Chola dynasty.
• CISF Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 10 March.
• Special parades, felicitation ceremonies and other programs are organized on this day.
• Soldiers who have made a significant contribution to the security of the country are honored on this occasion.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):

• It is a major paramilitary force of India.
• It is employed to protect the country's industrial units, government establishments and important infrastructure.
• Brief Introduction:
  • Established: 10 March 1969
  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Motto (Quote): "Safe Industry - Prosperous Nation"
  • Personnel Number: Approximately more than 1.5 lakh (at present)
• Main Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Industrial Security: Security of power plants, mines, refineries, steel plants etc.
  • Airport Security: CISF deployed at 60+ airports across the country.
  • Metro Security: Security of many metro networks including Delhi Metro.
  • Government Establishments: Security of Parliament House and Government Offices.
  • Disaster Management: Trained as NDRF.
  • Special Security: Security of VIP, sports, cultural and public events.