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There is going to be a big and historic change in the look of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) soldiers, who are responsible for the security of the most important and sensitive establishments of the country. Till now you might have seen CISF soldiers in their traditional khaki or camouflage (combat) uniform, but now the combat uniform of the force has been completely changed keeping in mind the modern security needs, better visibility and efficiency of the soldiers. In the coming few days, you will see CISF personnel deployed in high-security places like busy airports across the country, metro lines of Delhi and other cities, historical monuments, industrial units and the new Parliament House of the country, patrolling in a completely new and attractive avatar. The main objective of this change is not only to make the security system more professional but also to provide the soldiers with utmost comfort and modern technology during long duty hours. In today’s detailed article, we will know what are the features of this new uniform of CISF, why it has been changed and what positive impact it will have on the security system.
Why was there a need to change CISF uniform?
For any paramilitary force or security agency, its uniform is not just a dress, but it is a symbol of its identity, discipline and efficiency. Senior CISF officials and experts had been feeling for a long time that the existing combat uniform of the force was a bit outdated in terms of contemporary international security standards and Indian climatic conditions. There is movement of lakhs of passengers every day in very busy places like airports and metro, where the soldiers have to perform their duty 24 hours by standing and being in constant movement. The fabric and design of the old uniform sometimes became uncomfortable for the soldiers doing duty for long hours. Moreover, in the era of changing security threats and AI-powered surveillance systems, there was a need to make the visibility and presence of security forces more effective. Keeping in mind all these technical, practical and strategic aspects, the Home Ministry and CISF Headquarters together have taken this historic decision of change in uniform, which will prove to be a major milestone in the direction of modernization of the force.
Highlights of the new combat uniform’s features and design
While preparing this new combat uniform of CISF, special care has been taken that it should be as smart and modern in appearance and as comfortable to wear. The fabric of this uniform has been selected on the basis of modern textile research, which is extremely light, durable and breathable fabric. Keeping in mind the different geographical regions and climates of India – be it the harsh cold of North India, the sweltering heat of the South or the humid weather of the coastal areas – this fabric has been designed so that the soldiers can perform their duties with full alertness in any weather. Moreover, the color combination and camouflage pattern of the new uniform is such that it stands out even in crowded areas, giving a strong sense of security to the passengers and common citizens. The stitching and pocket design of the uniform has been upgraded in such a way that the soldiers can easily carry their essential communications tools, small arms and other tactical equipment.
There will be direct impact on airport, metro and parliament house.
The biggest impact of the new uniform of CISF soldiers will be seen in those places where the general public comes face to face with the security forces. The soldiers deployed in the major airports of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata as well as in the metro systems which are called the lifeline of the country, will now be seen in this new dress, checking and handling the security of the passengers. Apart from this, the security of the country’s highest democratic institution, Parliament House, nuclear power plants, space research centers and Maharatna PSUs will also be in the hands of ready soldiers in this new professional attire. Security experts believe that this new and modern form of soldiers will not only boost the morale of the force, but will also present a very modern and disciplined image of the country’s internal security system to the world at the international level. This change in the minds of passengers will also strengthen their confidence in security.