55th CISF Raising Day

• The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day is celebrated every year on 10 March.
• The day is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and contributions of CISF personnel in safeguarding the nation’s critical assets and ensuring the safety and security of the people.

ABOUT CISF

• CISF was established under the CISF Act, 1968 on March 10, 1969.
• CISF’S Motto- “Protection and Security”
• The force started with just three battalions and 2,800 personnel.
• Now, it has grown to become one of the largest security forces in the country with over 1,65,000 personnel.
• CISF comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is headquartered in New Delhi.
• The force was created to provide security to various industrial installations, government infrastructure projects, and public sector undertakings in India.
• Presently, CISF is also providing security to the protected persons classified as Z Plus, Z, X, Y.
• CISF is the only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.