India, Nov. 21 -- By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI): In a landmark overhaul of India's maritime security framework, the Central government has designated the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the Recognised Security Organisation (RSO), formally placing the force in command of security at all 80 EXIM (export-import) ports across the country.

The move marks a major leap toward standardising port protection and strengthening India's port-led growth and Blue Economy ambitions-- a key engine of economic expansion. There are over 250 ports across the country, including 80 EXIM ports specialised seaports to handle the movement of goods meant for export from or import into a country. EXIM ports facilitate internati...