CISF Full Form, All You Need to Know About CISF

CISF Full Form 

CISF stands for  Central Industrial Security Force. It  works under the aegis of  the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Indian government.it is the largest industrial security force. With  a workforce of about 170,000 in its one thirty-two battalions. Its headquarter is situated in New Delhi, India: One of the central police forces in India, the CISF was set up in 1969 and is tasked with the security of vital government and industrial buildings

CISF Motto  

The motto of CISF is “Protection and Security” and since the day of its formation the force is pragmatically and efficiently carrying out its duty and is ready to meet the new challenges in future on account of its  sheer character and bravery .

CISF History

CISF was set up in !969,. In 1983 it was brought under the armed forces with another Act. With an earlier strength of 3,129, the CISF was established under CISF Act.

In 2017, the government raised its sanctioned strength from 145,000 to 180,000 person.

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CISF : Organization

The CISF is headed by an Indian Police Service officer with the rank of Director-General, assisted by an IPS officer in the rank of Addl. Director-General. The force is divided into Nine Sectors 

1. Airport,
2.  North, 
3. North-East
4. , East, 
5. West,
6.  South, 
7. Training,
8. South-East
9. Central) along with a Fire Service Wing.

Being a central Indian police agency and having high presence of Indian Police Service officers, CISF follows ranks and insignia similar to other police organizations in India.

CISF : Functions 

 The institution is well equipped with all necessary advanced technologies ,the personnels equipped with all modern technologies are excellent and efficient in man power and adept to  tackle modern security threats ,The CISF mainly function in following areas.

• Safeguarding the prosperity of indian subcontinent
• Ensuring the security of big Private Institutions
• Maintaining peace in various government institutions including Delhi Metro, airports, nuclear Institutions and ports etc.
• Recovery of Unclaimed property
• Tackling Trafficking Cases
• VIP security
• Technical consultancy services

CISF Full Form: FAQs  

Q1. Where is headquarter of CISF?

Ans. CISF headquarter is in New Delhi.

Q2. What is the work of CISF?

Ans. CISF is responsible for providing security to Strategic Establishments.

Q3. Is CISF a Police or army?

Ans. CISF is a central police force.

Q4. What is full form CISF in Hindi
Ans. CISF full form in Hindi केन्द्रीय औधोगिक सुरक्षा बल