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CISF Raising Day: PM Modi greets personnel, salutes force protecting India's critical infrastructure

India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, honouring its role in protecting critical infrastructure across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to CISF personnel.

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Written By: Isha Bhandari @IshaBha94705282
Published on: March 10, 2026 23:17 IST
India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, recognising the vital role the force plays in protecting the country’s most important infrastructure and industrial assets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to CISF personnel, praising their dedication and service to the nation.
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India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, recognising the vital role the force plays in protecting the country’s most important infrastructure and industrial assets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to CISF personnel, praising their dedication and service to the nation.
March 10 is observed as the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force, honouring the men and women who safeguard key national installations and facilities.
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March 10 is observed as the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force, honouring the men and women who safeguard key national installations and facilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CISF personnel and highlighted their discipline, determination and commitment in protecting India’s critical infrastructure.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CISF personnel and highlighted their discipline, determination and commitment in protecting India’s critical infrastructure.
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The CISF was officially created on March 10, 1969, through an Act of Parliament to ensure the protection of important industrial establishments in the country.
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The CISF was officially created on March 10, 1969, through an Act of Parliament to ensure the protection of important industrial establishments in the country.
The idea of forming a specialised industrial security force gained urgency after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which exposed the vulnerability of vital economic assets during wartime.
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The idea of forming a specialised industrial security force gained urgency after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which exposed the vulnerability of vital economic assets during wartime.
When it was first formed, the force mainly provided security to industries fully owned by the central government.
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When it was first formed, the force mainly provided security to industries fully owned by the central government.
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Over time, the CISF’s responsibilities expanded to include joint-venture enterprises where the government holds a stake.
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Over time, the CISF’s responsibilities expanded to include joint-venture enterprises where the government holds a stake.
Today, CISF personnel guard major infrastructure such as airports, seaports, power plants and key industrial installations across India.
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Today, CISF personnel guard major infrastructure such as airports, seaports, power plants and key industrial installations across India.
The force functions under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which oversees its operations and security responsibilities.
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The force functions under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which oversees its operations and security responsibilities.
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