54th CISF Raising Day Celebrated At NTPC Bongaigaon

March 10 is annually observed as the Raising Day, when the CISF, one of six paramilitary forces in the country, was set up in 1969, under the Union ministry of home affairs. CISF is tasked with providing security to vital government and industrial buildings. The force was brought under the armed forces via a different act in the year 1989. It was established under the CISF Act with an earlier strength of 3,129.

The CISF Unit NTPC Bongaigaon celebrated the 54th CISF Raising Day and Shri Karunakar Das, HOP of NTPC Salakati was invited as the Chief Guest. In the presence of the Chief Guest, CISF personnel showcased the spectacular parade and different demos. Apart from this, Home Minister’s Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak and Utkrisht Seva Padak were distributed to the CISF personnel. In his speech, Shri Das extended his heartiest greetings to all the CISF personnel & their family members and appreciated the crucial role of the CISF in ensuring round-the-clock security of the NTPC plant.