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title: "CISF: Central Industrial Security Force Explained"
description: "The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) protects critical infrastructure in India, making it essential for national security and industrial safety."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Central Industrial Security Force is a Central Armed Police Force under India's Ministry of Home Affairs that guards critical industrial, infrastructural, and aviation installations.
- Under which law is the CISF constituted and who controls it?
- How is the CISF different from the CRPF?
- Who pays for CISF deployment at an installation?
- What kinds of installations does the CISF protect today?

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