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23 August 2026

Withdrawal of CISF from Vizag Steel Plant

The withdrawal of CISF from a public sector undertaking provides context regarding the deployment mandates and operational roles of central security forces in industrial installations, though it is not a major policy shift likely to be asked directly.

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Notes

  • The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the complete withdrawal of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) from Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
  • The withdrawal process is scheduled to be completed by November 17.
  • The decision impacts a total of 1,329 personnel positions.
  • The affected personnel include 1,033 staff from the security wing and 298 staff from the fire wing.
  • The directive was issued by the CISF Directorate General.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in protecting critical public sector infrastructure in India. How does the deployment and withdrawal of such specialized forces impact the operational security of state-owned industrial enterprises? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) operates under the administrative control of which of the following?

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