Bandi Sanjay Lays Foundation Stone for New CISF Headquarters, Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 136 Cr
New Delhi, June 22 (TNT): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday laid the foundation stone for the new Force Headquarters building of the Central Industrial Security Force at the CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, and inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 136.03 crore.
The ceremony was attended by Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan, senior officers of Central Armed Police Forces and officials of the State Bank of India, besides former Directors General of CISF.
The new CISF Headquarters building, to be constructed by the CPWD at a cost of Rs 75.78 crore, will serve as the administrative, operational and strategic hub of the Force.
The nine-storey building will house offices of the Director General and various branches of the Force, besides a control room, conference facilities, auditorium, library and gymnasium.
On the occasion, Bandi Sanjay also inaugurated three completed infrastructure projects: the Subordinate Officers’ Mess (Aditya) at the National Industrial Security Academy built at a cost of Rs 34.22 crore, the Advanced Training Building (Abhyas) at NISA, Hyderabad, costing Rs 20.53 crore, and Subordinate Officers’ Quarters at the 4th Reserve Battalion in Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu built at a cost of Rs 5.50 crore.
Financial assistance of Rs 1 crore under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme was handed over to the families of deceased CISF personnel. Customised motorable wheelchairs were also distributed to differently-abled dependent children of Force personnel through a joint initiative of Sanrakshika and the State Bank of India.
Addressing the gathering, Bandi Sanjay reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare of CAPF personnel and their families.
He highlighted several welfare initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, including Ayushman CAPF, CAPFIMS, the CAPF e-Awas portal and a disability policy aimed at ensuring dignity and career progression for personnel injured in the line of duty.
He also appreciated initiatives such as Project MANN for mental health support and welfare measures implemented through the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar network.
Speaking on the occasion, CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan said the Force was preparing itself to tackle emerging security challenges, including cyber threats, digital sabotage and drone-based risks.
He noted that CISF has been designated as a Recognised Security Organisation under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, enabling it to conduct security audits and assessments of major ports and contribute to safeguarding India’s growing blue economy.
The Director General also said CISF has taken over security responsibilities at high-security correctional facilities in Jammu and Kashmir and is expanding its role in internal security management.
Highlighting technology-driven initiatives, he said the Recruit Training Centre at Behror is being developed as a Centre of Excellence for Drone and Anti-Drone Technology.
CISF has also been designated as the nodal agency for protection of critical infrastructure against rogue drone threats.
He further said specialised cyber security teams are being trained in collaboration with premier institutions including IIT Madras Pravartak, National Forensic Sciences University and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
Ranjan also highlighted the approval for raising the first all-women CISF Reserve Battalion at Nuh in Haryana with a strength of 1,024 personnel, describing it as a significant step towards enhancing women’s participation in the Force.
He said the initiatives reflected CISF’s continued commitment to strengthening national security and nation-building as the country approaches the 150th anniversary year of Vande Mataram.
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