NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will establish its first Mahila (women) Reserve Battalion in Nuh, Haryana, which is expected to meet the additional needs for deployment of women personnel in high-alert situations across its units in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
The major CISF units in Delhi NCR region include those deployed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Parliament House complex, Central govt buildings and, eventually, the Jewar International Airport coming up in Noida.
“The establishment of the mahila battalion in Nuh is both cost-effective and operationally viable, ensuring that CISF can deploy trained personnel promptly to meet the requirements of its NCR-based units. The battalion will be equipped with modern security gadgets for policing needs,” said a CISF spokesperson.
The initiative to establish CISF’s first women’s battalion by creating 1,025 new posts, was approved by the ministry of home affairs on November 11 last year.
The Government of Haryana allocated a 50-acre land parcel in Nuh, which was assessed by CISF and deemed suitable for the establishment of the mahila battalion. The proposal for approval of the key location plan was then submitted to the MHA, which cleared it on January 24, 2025.
Additionally, CISF has recently acquired a separate land parcel at Village Indri, Nuh, Haryana, with the approval of MHA, for the relocation of its 1st Reserve Battalion that is currently based temporarily at Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh. “The proximity of the two battalions will significantly bolster CISF’s operational capacity in addressing the needs of its sensitive units in the Delhi NCR region. This dual establishment of the 1st Reserve Battalion and the Mahila Reserve Battalion at adjacent locations in Nuh will not only streamline operations but also enhance the readiness and efficiency of CISF in securing vital installations across the region.”