The CISF on Friday celebrated its 48th Raising Day here, with Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju commending the force for its diverse role in securing vital installations and national assets across the country.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh too greeted the force on its Raising Day.Rijiju said: "From a modest beginning in 1969, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today secures government buildings and provides security to most high-risk installations such as airports, harbours, atomic power plants and space research facilities." Rijiju said providing foolproof security to Delhi Metro, which records a ridership of more than 30 lakh passengers daily, for a decade, is a big achievement of the CISF. "CISF is also providing security to 78 VVIPs presently."
He pointed out that a CISF contingent was deployed under the United Nations flag to help conduct peaceful presidential elections in far off Haiti in November 2016. The force is also deployed at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in Nepal.Rijiju congratulated the CISF personnel for bagging the best marching contingent trophy during this year's Republic Day Parade.He presented medals to CISF personnel after reviewing the parade and took salute at the march past. Speaking on the occasion, CISF Director General O.P. Singh said the CISF security at many Indian airports has been adjudged among the best in the world by the Brussels-based Airport Council International. Modi said on Twitter: "Greetings to the CISF on their 48th Raising Day. This dynamic force plays a vital role in securing key units and establishments across India."