New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- In a significant step towards empowering women in security forces, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to establish its first Mahila Reserve Battalion in Nuh, Haryana, said a press statement on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the creation of 1,025 posts for the battalion on November 11, 2024. Haryana has allocated 50 acres of land for the project, which received MHA clearance for its location plan on January 24, 2025.

The battalion aims to address the increasing demand for women personnel in the Delhi NCR region, home to key CISF units such as the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Parliament House Complex, and Central Government ...