The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrated its 49th CISF Raising Day recently in a grand colourful ceremonial manner at CISF Campus 5th Reserve Battalion, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was the Chief Guest, he took the salute and reviewed the parade.
AK Pateria, Officiating Director General, CISF welcomed the Chief Guest and all the dignitaries present on the occasion. Addressing to the gathering, AK Pateria said that it is a matter of great pride for them that on this year’s Raising day, they would enter into the 50th year in securing the most sensitive and critical infrastructure of the country. This year is being celebrated as the Golden Jubilee year of the CISF. The force has more than 1,54,000 personnel in its payroll and is providing security to 341 installations of national importance relentlessly. CISF is the only Central Armed Police Force having its fire service and providing fire protection to 101 installations. He said that CISF personnel are performing their duties with utmost devotion and dedication in the units situated in all parts of the country. CISF Coffee Table book was released by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. He congratulated the Parade Commander and all the personnel who took part in the parade for the excellent performance. He said that the services rendered by CISF in the past 49 years are commendable.
He said that economy of the country is growing rapidly. The Minister emphasised that force should observe the year 2018-19 as “the year of planning” to become more multidimensional and competent force to handle the emerging challenge like “Cyber threat”. At Home ceremony was organised at lawns of CISF headquarters , on March 8. VP M Venkaiah Naidu graced the occasion as the chief guest. A Commemorative postage stamp on CISF was released by M Venkaiah Naidu.