Nadeem Khawaja Uri
Delhi November 20 (KNS): CISF gets 1st Women Battalion In a landmark decision aimed at empowering women and enhancing their role in national security, MHA, has approved establishment of the first all-women battalion of CISF.
CISF has been a preferred choice for women who wish to serve the nation in Central Armed Police Force constituting over 7% of the force 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.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The CISF HQrs has started preparations for the early recruitment, training and selection of location for the HQrs of the new Battalion. The training is being specially designed to create an elite Battalion capable of performing multifarious role as Commandoes in VIP security and also security of airports, Delhi Metro
Rail duties.
The proposal for creation of all-women battalions in the Force was initiated in pursuance of the direction of Hon’ble Union Home Minister. (KNS)