The Centre has designated the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the new safety regulator for about 250 facilities across all minor and major Indian seaports along the country’s maritime borders.

CISF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajay Dahiya said the categorisation of the central paramilitary force (under the Union Home Ministry) was done by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways through an order issued on November 18.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the plan is expected to be operational within the next six months. “For all matters related to port security, the CISF will be the nodal regulatory authority. We will work in three domains providing consultancy for establishing security systems and gadgets, deploying hybrid security manpower, and training a

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