India, Aug. 5 -- By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): In a major initiative towards strengthening Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to support economic rise of the nation, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved an increase in the strength of the Central Armed Police force from existing 1,62,000 to an authorized ceiling of 2,20,000 personnel.

As per the new move, 14,000 personnel will be recruited annually in the CISF for the next five years-- a growth which will also generate new employment opportunities, a document accessed by ANI reveals.

The upcoming recruitment drive will infuse young blood into the existing 1.62 lakh-strong force, making it more battle-ready.

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