Why is it in the news?

• Nina Singh becomes the first woman to be appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

About Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

• One of the seven central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• Established in 1969.
• Premier multi-skilled organization with a current strength of 1,73,355 personnel.
• Provides integrated security cover to sensitive public sector undertakings.
• Currently, secures 358 establishments nationwide, including critical infrastructure like nuclear installations, airports, and power plants.
• CISF extends security to vital infrastructure such as nuclear facilities, space establishments, airports, seaports, and power plants.
• Also safeguards government buildings, iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal, and the Delhi Metro.

Additional Roles:

• Operates a Fire Wing servicing 112 establishments.
• Specialized VIP Security vertical offering round-the-clock security to important dignitaries.

Other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)

• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Assam Rifles, National Security Guard (NSG), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).