Paramilitary Force CISF's 1st All Women Battalion To Secure Airports, Metros: Amit Shah
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The home minister said the decision will certainly fulfil the aspirations of more women to participate in the crucial task of protecting the nation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the soon-to-be-raised all-woman battalion of the CISF will shoulder the responsibility of protecting the nation's critical infrastructure, like airports and metro rails, and provide security to VIPs as commandos.
A first-ever all-woman battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) comprising more than 1,000 personnel was sanctioned by the Union government on Monday keeping in mind the burgeoning duties of the force.
"In a firm step towards realizing Modi Ji's vision of enhancing women's participation in every field of nation-building, the Modi government has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of the CISF.
