New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- In a notable step towards strengthening security preparedness for India's next-generation rapid transit infrastructure, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has commenced a specialised six-day "X-BIS and security gadget handling course" for personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UP SSF), earmarked for deployment on the Namo Bharat Corridor under the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

A total of 40 UP SSF personnel, including one officer of commandant rank, are participating in the inaugural batch. The NCRTC has initially requested training for 240 personnel, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the Namo Bharat Corridor--India's first semi-high-speed regional ra...