FIRST WOMAN TO HEAD THE CISF
Why in the News?
- Nina Singh becomes the first woman to head the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
- Anish Dayal Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, appointed Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
About Nina Singh:
- A 1989-batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, she served in key roles, including Joint Director in the CBI.
About Central Armed Police Force (CAPF):
- CAPF encompasses central police organizations in India, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Formerly termed “Central Para-Military Forces (CPMF),” it transitioned to “Central Armed Police Forces” in 2011, omitting “paramilitary.”
- Primarily tasked with internal security and border protection.
- There are 7 constituent forces under CAPF.
Leadership and Structure:
- Each force within CAPF has its own cadre of officers.
- Overall, these forces are overseen by officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Seven Constituent Forces
· Assam Rifles (AR): One of the seven CAPFs involved in security and border duties. · Border Security Force (BSF): Engaged in safeguarding borders and maintaining internal security. · Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): Responsible for industrial security and critical infrastructure protection. · Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): A significant force dealing with internal security and counterinsurgency. · Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): Specialized in border security on the Indo-Tibetan border. · National Security Guard (NSG): Elite force handling counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking operations. · Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): Focuses on guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. |