To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

Key Highlights:

• The CISF plans to induct 2,400 women personnel in 2026 to meet its 10% target for women's representation.
• Currently, the CISF has 12,491 women personnel.
• The CISF is also forming its first all-woman commando team for deployment at airports and vital installations.
• Training for the first batch of 30 women commandos is underway at the Regional Training Centre in Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed Insights:

• The recruitment strategy will ensure women consistently constitute at least 10% of the force in the coming years.
• The eight-week advanced commando course includes physical fitness, weapons training, and survival skills.
• The training also features live-fire drills, endurance exercises, and a 48-hour confidence-building exercise.
• The initial phase aims to train at least 100 women from various Aviation Security Groups and sensitive CISF units.

Key Concepts Involved:

• CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): A central armed police force in India responsible for providing security to critical infrastructure.
• Aviation Security Group (ASG): Specialized units within CISF responsible for airport security.
• Quick Reaction Teams: Mobile security teams prepared to respond rapidly to developing incidents.