Chandigarh Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved establishment of the first all-women battalion of CISF, aimed at enhancing women’s role in the central forces. Central Industrial Security Force has been a preferred choice for women who wish to serve the nation, constituting over 7% of the force at present.
The addition of a ‘Mahila Battalion‘ would encourage more aspiring young women across the country to join the force and serve the nation, a CISF official said on Friday. It will give a new identity to women in CISF. The CISF headquarters has started preparations for the early recruitment, training and selection of locations for the headquarters of the new battalion.
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