India, Oct. 19 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will end the regional model that has governed most of its installations and move to a "functional" command structure from 1 November, with the concurrence of the ministry of home affairs (MHA).

Under the new structure, the force that guards India's power plants, coal mines, steel plants, ports, monuments and metro systems will be supervised industry by industry instead of region by region.

"The objective is to improve operational oversight, promote sector-specific expertise, ensure greater uniformity in security practices and strengthen coordination with the concerned ministries, departments and installation managements," the CISF said in a statement.

Until now, supervision...