The
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the working of Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF) here today.
During
the meeting, DG, CISF, Shri O.P. Singh apprised the Union Home Minister Shri
Rajnath Singh about the important issues of CISF such as expeditious approval
of augmentation of manpower proposals for important deployments including
airports & Delhi metro, budgeting requirements and other important welfare
and operational issues of the force. He also explained the emerging needs of
appropriate gadgets and equipment especially in Government buildings security,
VIP security and during deployment on Internal Security duties.
Shri
O.P. Singh also informed about the Cadre Review proposal (Group A, B & C)
for increasing the promotional avenues in various ranks of GOs & NGOs. He further
informed that the strength of CISF personnel has been enhanced recently and
there is a need for filling up these posts on priority.
Shri
Rajnath Singh directed the Ministry of Home Affairs for disposal of all pending
proposals on priority, especially those related to the welfare and development
of the Force personnel. The Home Minister also appreciated the efforts of CISF
personnel in various duties being performed by them.
The
Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and senior officers of the MHA and
CISF were also present.
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