New Delhi, Mar 09: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which has undergone a metamorphosis in its role from a primarily industrial security organisation to one in the forefront of the national security scenario, is considering a change in its name in view of its new multi-faceted activities. CISF director general B B Mishra said that in view of the new tasks, ranging from VIP security to disaster management, being undertaken by the agency, a change of name was being thought of, with the new name ''Central Security Force'' (CSF) leading the list.
CISF, which was established on March 10, 1969 with the prime objective of providing security to industrial installations, has expanded its sphere of activity in response to changes in economic and security environment over the years, Mishra said at a press conference on the eve of the 34th raising day of the agency. Besides tackling the industrial security, the agency today handles security of airports, government buildings, museums, national monuments and of VIPs. It is involved in disaster management as well.
''All this was made possible because of the flexibility inherent in its Constitution,'' Mishra said.
Apart from all these services, a recent amendment in the CISF constitution has now enabled it to provide consultancy services to establishments in the private sector as well, he said, adding ''in the recent years this force is imbibing a unique blend of corporate and regimental ethos.'' Bureau Report