CISF to overhaul operational, administrative structure from November 1

The reorganisation aims to align the Force’s supervisory structure more closely with the specific security requirements of different sectors. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to overhaul its administrative and operational structure to strengthen specialised security management across the critical infrastructure and strategic establishments under its protection. The revised arrangements, approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), will come into effect on 1 November, the Force said in a statement.

The reorganisation aims to align the Force’s supervisory structure more closely with the specific security requirements of different sectors, including power, coal, steel, petroleum and natural gas, ports, government buildings, museums, monuments and mass rapid transit systems. The objective is to improve operational oversight, promote sector-specific expertise, ensure greater uniformity in security practices and strengthen coordination with the concerned Ministries, Departments and installation managements.

CISF provides security to a wide range of establishments, including airports, seaports, atomic energy and space installations, power plants, power grids, steel plants, coal mines, petroleum and natural gas facilities, currency note presses, government buildings, iconic monuments and mass transit systems. Each sector has distinct operational processes, infrastructure, potential hazards and security vulnerabilities.