NEW DELHI, Oct. 24 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is undertaking a major functional reorganisation of its administrative and operational control structure to strengthen specialised security management across the diverse critical infrastructure and strategic establishments under its protection. The revised arrangements, approved with the concurrence of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), will come into effect on 1 November 2026.

The reorganisation aims to align the supervisory structure of the Force more closely with the specific security requirements of different sectors, including power, coal, steel, petroleum and natural gas, ports, government buildings, museums, monuments and mass rapid transit systems. The objective is...