published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last update: March 10, 2024, 06:30 IST
CISF Raising Day is celebrated every year on March 10. (Image: Shutterstock)
CISF is a paramilitary force responsible for providing security to industrial hubs, state-funded infrastructure projects and public sector undertakings.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Augmentation Day is an annual event held to commemorate the establishment of CISF. This year it will be celebrated on March 10. The CISF is a paramilitary security force. It is tasked with providing security to industrial hubs, state-funded infrastructure projects and public sector companies. It also protects other critical infrastructure points such as airports, nuclear power plants, seaports, oil refineries, mines and more.
Last year, CISF took over the security of the Parliament building from the Delhi Police. Unlike the Indian Army or police departments, CISF is a compensatory cost force, meaning it charges its clients for its service.
CISF Fundraising Day: History and Significance
CISF Raising Day honors the founding of the paramilitary force. It was founded on March 10, 1969. This year, the nation will celebrate the 55th CISF elevation day. CISF comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is headquartered in New Delhi. The CISF is organized into six factions: North, South, West, East and Northeast. Apart from providing security to critical infrastructure projects and state-funded undertakings, CISF also plays an important role in disaster management. According to the CISF website, its Fire Wing is the largest among all fire services in the country.
In its inaugural year, the force had a strength of 3,129. Today, CISF has grown to become one of the largest security forces in the country with a strength of over 1.6 lakh. CISF Raising Day provides an occasion to honor the sacrifice and contributions of CISF personnel in safeguarding the country's crucial assets and businesses.
How CISF Fundraising Day is Celebrated
There are many ways in which CISF Raising Day is carried out across the country.
- Cultural programsMany state institutions and CISF centers organize parades, dance and music performances, flag hoisting ceremonies, speeches and performances to mark the day.
- Community involvementVarious CISF units decide to commemorate the day by organizing health check-up camps, blood donation drives and awareness programs on issues of public interest.
- Awards ceremoniesOn this day, many CISF personnel receive awards for their exceptional service and bravery.
- Training programsSome CISF units organize special training programs or workshops to enhance the skills of CISF personnel. They use the CISF Raising Day as an opportunity to improve the skills of the force.
- Sports and gamesTo promote camaraderie among units, many CISF centers and outposts organize games and sports to foster team bonding.
