Says “Govt’s resolve to eliminate Naxalism in the country by March 31”
HM Attends CISF Raising Day, Lays Foundation for Housing Projects
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will now oversee the security of various sea ports across the country as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen maritime safety and critical infrastructure protection.
Addressing the 57th Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force, Shah said the force already guards 361 vital installations across India, including 71 airports, the Parliament House Complex and the Statue of Unity.
“The CISF undertakes such a variety of tasks. You are securing the grand monument of Sardar Patel, protecting our Parliament complex the largest panchayat of our democracy and safeguarding dams and critical railway installations,” Shah said.
Home Minister said the government is now expanding the force’s mandate to include the security of sea ports, marking a strategic shift toward strengthening maritime and aerial defence infrastructure.
Shah also announced that the CISF has been designated as the nodal agency for drone security. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to establish a new vertical within the CISF to address emerging security challenges related to drones.
Highlighting the force’s growing responsibilities, Shah said several new installations have recently been approved for CISF protection.
These include the Kartavya Bhavan, Seva Teerth, the upcoming Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, as well as key energy and mining projects such as the Talaipalli Coal Mine Project.
“After the CISF takes over the security of the ports, our maritime safety will improve in tandem with the country’s economic growth,” Shah said.
During the event, Shah laid the foundation stone for three residential complexes for CISF personnel in Kamrup, Nashik and Sehore to be constructed at a cost of ₹890 crore. He also inaugurated two completed residential complexes in Rajarhat and Delhi.
The Home Minister said that over the past 56 years, the CISF has grown into a major pillar of industrial and infrastructure security in the country.
He noted that ensuring a secure environment for industrial development is essential for strengthening India’s economic growth.
Shah said the force has continuously adapted to emerging challenges while embracing modern technology and maintaining its traditions of courage and discipline.
He informed that the government has recently decided to entrust security of all ports in the country to CISF, further expanding its responsibilities. Currently, the force provides security to 70 airports and 361 key installations across India, he added.
Highlighting the achievements of the force, Shah said CISF personnel have received over 13,000 medals for gallantry and distinguished service, reflecting their professionalism and commitment.
The Home Minister also reiterated the government’s resolve to eliminate Naxalism in the country by March 31, 2026, stating that CISF has played an important role in security operations in states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
He said ensuring internal and external security remains a priority for the government as India moves toward its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
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