{"id":142677,"date":"2024-11-13T19:43:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T14:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=142677"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:33:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T06:03:26","slug":"first-all-woman-cisf-battalion","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/first-all-woman-cisf-battalion","title":{"rendered":"MHA Approves First All-Woman CISF Battalion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned the creation of the <\/span><b>first-ever all-woman battalion for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISF proposed an all-woman battalion in early 2023 following Union Home Minister Amit Shah\u2019s direction at the force\u2019s 53rd Raising Day in March.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About All Women CISF Battalion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new battalion will consist of over 1,000 personnel and will be led by a senior <\/span><b>commandant-rank officer.<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The battalion will join the existing <\/span><b>12 reserve battalions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">within CISF, which currently include <\/span><b>both male and female personnel.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose and Duties of the All-Woman Battalion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exclusive unit is intended to address the increasing responsibilities of CISF in protecting VIPs, airports, Delhi Metro, and other critical installations.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The all-woman battalion will be trained to perform<\/span><b> diverse roles, including VIP security and security at various high-risk facilities<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Formation and Structure of the Battalion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unit will be established within the already sanctioned manpower of CISF, which totals around two lakh personnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training and Recruitment:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special training programs are being developed to equip the battalion with elite skills for a wide range of security functions.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparations are underway<\/span><b> to recruit, train, and determine the stationing location <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the new battalion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6975%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Notable Women In Indian Army<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Historic Command Roles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Commander <\/span><b>Prerna Deosthalee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> became the first woman to command an Indian Naval warship, marking a breakthrough in leadership positions for women in the Navy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Combat Participation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Five women officers, including<\/span><b> Lt. Mehak Saini and Lt. Aditi Yadav, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joined the Army&#8217;s artillery units, highlighting expanded combat roles for women.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Global Military Exercises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Squadron Leader <\/span><b>Avani Chaturvedi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the first woman fighter pilot from India to participate in an <\/span><b>international aerial wargame <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Japan, boosting India&#8217;s global defence representation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Frontline Leadership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Group Captain<\/span><b> Shaliza Dhami <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">became the first woman<\/span><b> to lead a frontline IAF combat unit, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">setting a precedent for women in strategic command roles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Gallantry Recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wing Commander <\/span><b>Deepika Mishra <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received the <\/span><b>Vayu Sena Medal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Gallantry), the first for a female IAF officer, recognizing her valour in flood relief missions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Encouragement for Women Aspirants<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The establishment of a <\/span><b>Mahila battalion <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is expected to encourage more young women across the country to join CISF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will create a new identity for women in the force, enhancing the appeal of CISF as a career choice for women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women make up more than<\/span><b> 7% of CISF personnel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are already deployed at high-profile sites, including<\/span><b> 68 civil airports, the Delhi Metro, and heritage sites like the Taj Mahal and Red Fort.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About CISF<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISF is an armed force of the Union established under an Act of Parliament,<\/span><b> \u201cCentral Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 \u201d.<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strength of the force, established with the help of 3129 personnel in 1969, was increased to 1,77,713 in 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Headquarters and Governance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Headquarters is located in New Delhi and works directly under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organisational Structure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Led by a Director-General (IPS officer) and assisted by an Additional Director-General (IPS officer).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Divided into seven sectors: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport, North, North-East, East, West, South, and Training.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes a specialised <\/span><b>Fire Service Wing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> making it<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><b> only Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a dedicated fire wing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Functions and Responsibilities of CISF<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Critical Infrastructure Protection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISF provides<\/span><b> counter-terrorism security for critical infrastructure,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including nuclear and aerospace facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airport Security: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible for airport security since 2000, post the IC-814 hijacking incident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heritage and Public Spaces: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects iconic monuments, the Delhi Metro, Parliament House Complex, and Central Jails in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>VIP Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides security to high-profile individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded Mandate (Post-2008): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the Mumbai terror attacks, the mandate broadened to include private corporate security and consultancy services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consultancy Services: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides security consultancy to<\/span><b> private sector entities such as Infosys Offices and Reliance Refinery.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Woman in combat 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