CISF gets its first women battalion
With the aim of empowering women and increasing their role in national security, the Home Ministry has today approved a historic decision. With this approval, CISF has got its first all-women battalion. This is being considered a big step for women empowerment.
1025 women soldiers in the battalion
The Home Ministry has approved the creation of the first all-women battalion with more than 1,000 personnel. This decision has been taken in view of the increasing need of CISF personnel for duty at airports and other important institutions. According to the information, this battalion will be prepared from the already approved strength of 2 lakh personnel. There will be 1025 women soldiers in the reserve battalion. This battalion will be led by a senior commandant level officer.
CISF Women’s Battalion
CISF Preferred Choice for Women
CISF has been a preferred choice for women wishing to serve the country in the Central Armed Police Forces, which currently constitutes over 7% of the force. The addition of the Mahila Battalion will encourage more ambitious young women from across the country to join the CISF and serve the country. This will give a new identity to women in CISF.
Preparations have started
CISF Headquarters has started preparations for recruitment, training and selection of location for the headquarters of the new battalion. The training is being specifically designed to create an excellent battalion capable of performing multifaceted roles as commandos in VIP security as well as security of airports, Delhi Metro Rail duties. The proposal for creation of all women battalions in the force was initiated in pursuance of the directive of the Hon’ble Union Home Minister on the occasion of 53rd CISF Day.
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