CISF Facilitates Study Programme for Visiting Officers from Nepal Armed Police Force

CISF Facilitates Study Programme for Visiting Officers from Nepal Armed Police Force
DAMANJODI:- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today
organized a study programme for 19 visiting officers of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF), the sole paramilitary force of the Federal Democratic Republic of
Nepal mandated with internal security, VIP security and protection of vital installations at Nepal.
The study tour is part of the Officers’ Course conducted for APF officers in Nepal
and is undertaken during the fourth semester of their training programme.
The interaction programme, chaired by Shri Vijay Prakash, IPS, Additional Director General (HQrs), was held at the Conference Hall of CISF Headquarters, New Delhi. In his opening address, Sh. Vinay Kajla, Dy Inspector General (Trg), briefed the visiting officers on the role, responsibilities and functioning of CISF in providing foolproof security to the nation’s critical assets. This was followed by a detailed
presentation highlighting the operational, administrative and welfare-related
functions of CISF.
The visiting officers were also apprised of CISF’s initiatives in countering emerging security challenges, including the establishment of Drone Training Schools at the
National Industrial Security Academy, Hyderabad, and the Regional Training
Centre, Bhilai, to combat imminent drone threats.
During the interactive session, the officers from Nepal APF sought information regarding CISF’s posting policy and other internal procedures, which were adequately addressed by the concerned CISF officers. The role of CISF in providing professional security consultancy services was also elaborated upon by ADG
(HQrs). CISF offers this unique consultancy service to private, government and semigovernment institutions on a nominal charge, aimed at strengthening security
architecture of vital installations. In his concluding remarks, Shri Shambhu Subedi, DIG, Nepal Armed Police Force,
expressed gratitude to the Government of India and CISF for the warm hospitality and valuable insights on industrial security. He stated that the interaction would
significantly contribute to enhancing professionalism among APF officers. He also briefed the gathering on various training programmes conducted in Nepal for APF
personnel. A memento was also presented to the visiting officers.
Following the interaction at CISF Headquarters, the visiting officers proceeded for
a field visit to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The training programme is being conducted in continuation of directions issued by
the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) and aims to further
strengthen professional cooperation and bilateral relations with the neighbouring
country. The visiting officers are on a 10-day study tour to India and will also interact
with other Central Armed Police Forces during their stay.