The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Friday took over the security of the JSW Steel Ltd plant in Dolvi under Raigad district Maharashtra “in light of its proximity to the coastal area making it prone to various threats”.
The Unit is headed by an Inspector rank officer and the sanctioned strength of CISF for this establishment is more than 70 armed commandos. The CISF will provide security to the JSW, Dolvi on Quick Reaction Team (QRT) pattern while the steel major will bear the expenses.
JSW Steel Ltd. is a private five million tons per annum integrated steel plant spread over an area of 1,500 acres of land and is located on the west coast of Maharashtra. It is around 80 km from Mumbai by road, and is approximately 36 km from Gateway of India by sea.
With this induction, JSW is the 13th private sector entity to be secured by CISF. Others being protected by the CISF are Reliance, Infosys and Patanjali among others.
The administrative control of this private establishment will be under Inspector General, CISF Western Sector, Mumbai. “JSW Dolvi is located close to Mumbai, the financial capital of India, and it plays a vital role in the economic growth of not only the surrounding areas but also of the country. The proximity of the plant to the coastal area makes it prone to various threats,” the CISF said in a statement.
It further said, “In the light of the threat perception, security of JSW, Dolvi is of utmost importance as this vital installation is contributing to the national economy.”
Inspector General, CISF, Western Sector Headquarters, Mumbai, KN Tripathi was the Chief Guest for the induction function, Plant Head JSW, Dolvi, Ashish Chandra and other officers of JSW as also of CISF.