The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) held its 57th Raising Day ceremony on March 6, 2026, at Mundali, Odisha, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending as the chief guest. The official MHA release highlighted CISF's expanding role in securing critical infrastructure, ports and drone-security responsibilities. CISF was formed under the CISF Act, 1968; the force's official site states that it began with 3,129 personnel and has grown to a strength of 2.20 lakh personnel. CISF currently provides security to 361 vital installations including 70 airports, and its security cover includes nuclear power plants, space establishments, ports, power plants, key government buildings, heritage monuments and Delhi Metro/rapid transport systems. For Rajasthan, the relevant exam link is CISF's general mandate over nuclear and strategic infrastructure; the Kota/RAPS-specific deployment claim should be used only with a direct official source.
CISF 57th Raising Day Ceremony Held at Mundali, Odisha on March 6, 2026
CISF held its 57th Raising Day ceremony on March 6, 2026, at Mundali, Odisha, with Home Minister Amit Shah as chief guest. CISF provides security to 361 vital installations including 70 airports, and its official site states a strength of 2.20 lakh personnel.
Key facts
- CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) held its 57th Raising Day ceremony on 6 March 2026 at Mundali, Odisha.
- Home Minister Amit Shah was the chief guest at the Raising Day ceremony.
- CISF was established under the CISF Act 1968; its official site states the force began with 3,129 personnel and has grown to a strength of 2.20 lakh personnel.
- CISF provides security to 361 vital installations including 70 airports.
- CISF's security cover includes nuclear power plants, space establishments, ports, key government buildings, heritage monuments and Delhi Metro.
- For RPSC: CISF's general mandate over nuclear and strategic infrastructure is the relevant exam link for Rajasthan candidates.
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Frequently asked questions
When was CISF established and what is its strength?
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) was formed under the CISF Act, 1968. The official CISF site says the force began with 3,129 personnel and has grown to a strength of 2.20 lakh personnel deployed across critical infrastructure installations across India.
When and in what context was CISF's 57th Raising Day ceremony held?
The 57th Raising Day ceremony was held at Mundali, Odisha on March 6, 2026. The official MHA release highlighted CISF's expanding role in securing critical infrastructure, ports and drone-security responsibilities.
Where was the CISF 57th Raising Day ceremony held and who was the chief guest?
The 57th Raising Day ceremony was held at Mundali, Odisha on March 6, 2026. Home Minister Amit Shah was the chief guest at the event.
What critical infrastructure does CISF protect?
CISF provides security to 361 vital installations including 70 airports — covering nuclear power plants, space establishments, ports, power plants, key government buildings, heritage monuments and Delhi Metro.
Why is CISF's nuclear-infrastructure mandate relevant for RPSC?
CISF's general mandate over nuclear and strategic infrastructure is directly relevant for RPSC RAS candidates. The Kota/RAPS-specific deployment claim should be used only with a direct official source.
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