In a first, govt sanctions all-women reserve battalion for CISF

In a bid to boost the presence of women in security institutions, the Narendra Modi government has approved a first-ever all-women CISF battalion comprising more than 1,000 personnel. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday sanctioned the battalion keeping in mind the burgeoning duties of the force in VIP security, airports and other vital installations.

According to a PTI report, the all-women unit will be raised from within the sanctioned manpower of the force of about two lakh personnel.

On Monday, the Union Home Ministry approved the establishment of a dedicated women’s unit within the force, termed the “reserve battalion,” with an authorized strength of 1,025 personnel under the leadership of a senior commandant. Currently, women make up over seven per cent of the force, which has an overall strength of around 1.80 lakh personnel.