The Union Government has approved the 1st all-women battalion of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

This was announced by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on a post on X where he said, “In a firm step towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of enhancing women’s participation in every field of nation-building, the Modi government has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of the CISF. To be raised as an elite troop, the Mahila Battalion will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, like airports and metro rails, and providing VIP security as commandos. The decision will certainly fulfil the aspirations of more women to participate in the crucial task of protecting the nation.”

A press release informed that the number of women in CISF is more than 7% at present and the addition of a Mahila battalion would encourage more aspiring young women across the country to join CISF and serve the nation.

The CISF HQs has started preparations for the early recruitment, training and selection of location for the HQs of the new Battalion, it said. Further, it has been informed that 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 CISF was initiated in pursuance of the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the occasion of 53rd CISF Day function.