CISF launches first-ever All-Women Commando Unit

In a significant step towards gender inclusion and operational modernisation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has raised its first-ever All-Women Commando Unit, marking a historic milestone in India’s security forces.

The move aligns with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) directive to increase women’s representation in Central Armed Police Forces to 10



per cent.

According to the CISF, the inaugural batch of 30 women personnel is currently undergoing an eight-week intensive commando training program at the Recruit Training Centre (RTC) in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwaha.

The training is designed to prepare them for frontline roles, including high-risk operational duties across critical infrastructure zones.