Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, laid the foundation stone of the new Force Headquarters building of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi today. On the occasion, he also inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple infrastructure projects of CISF worth ₹136.03 crore.

The ceremony was attended by Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan, Director Intelligence Bureau Shri Tapan Kumar Deka, Director General CISF Shri Praveer Ranjan, senior officers of Central Armed Police Forces, officials from CPWD and SBI, and former Directors General of CISF.

The new CISF Headquarters building, being constructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) at an estimated cost of ₹75.78 crore, will serve as the nerve centre of the Force's administrative, operational and strategic functions. The nine-storey state-of-the-art building will house the offices of the Director General and various branches of the Force, Control Room, Conference Facilities, Auditorium, Library, Gymnasium and other advanced amenities.

During the ceremony, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar also inaugurated three completed infrastructure projects:

• the Subordinate Officers' Mess (Aditya) at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA), Hyderabad, built at a cost of ₹34.22 crore;
• the Advanced Training Building (Abhyas) at NISA, Hyderabad, constructed at a cost of ₹20.53 crore; and
• the Subordinate Officers' Quarters at the 4th Reserve Battalion, Amravatipuram, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, built at a cost of ₹5.50 crore.

On the occasion, financial assistance of Rs 01 Crore under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme was handed over to the families of deceased CISF personnel. Customized motorable wheelchairs were also presented to differently-abled dependent children of Force personnel through a joint initiative of Sanrakshika and the State Bank of India.

In his address, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar reiterated the Government's commitment towards the welfare of CAPFs personnel and their families. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah ji many initiatives have been taken for the welfare of CAPFs, including cashless healthcare facilities through Ayushman CAPF and CAPFIMS, transparent housing allotment through the CAPF e-Awas portal, and a compassionate disability policy ensuring that personnel disabled in the line of duty continue to serve with dignity, career progression and full service benefits. Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar also appreciated initiatives such as Project MANN for mental health support and measures providing financial relief through the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar network.

Addressing the gathering, Director General CISF Shri Praveer Ranjan highlighted the evolving nature of security challenges and the Force's preparedness to address emerging threats. He noted that modern security concerns increasingly involve hybrid threats such as cyber-attacks, digital sabotage, drones and other technology-driven risks. He informed that CISF has been entrusted with several new responsibilities by the Ministry of Home Affairs in recent years.

The Director General highlighted that CISF has been designated as a Recognized Security Organisation (RSO) under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, enabling it to undertake security audits and assessments of major ports and contribute to securing India's growing Blue Economy. He also noted that the Force has assumed security responsibilities at high-security correctional facilities in Jammu & Kashmir and is expanding its role in internal security management.

Emphasising technology-led security solutions, Shri Praveer Ranjan informed that RTC 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. In addition, specialised cyber security teams are being trained in collaboration with premier institutions including IIT Madras Pravartak, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, and C-DAC.

The Director General also highlighted the Ministry's approval for raising the first all-women CISF Reserve Battalion at Nuh, Haryana, comprising 1,024 personnel, as a major step towards empowering women in the Force.

The event assumes special significance as the nation approaches the 150th anniversary year of Vande Mataram, symbolising the continued commitment of the Force towards national service, security and nation-building.

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