President of India Extends His Greetings on the Eve of Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day 2015

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to all officers, soldiers, civilians, ex-servicemen and their families on the eve of CISF Raising Day 2015.

In his message, the President has said, "I am happy to learn that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is celebrating its 46thRaising Day on 10th March, 2015.

The CISF is a dedicated professional force which provides security to a wide range of critical infrastructure assets of the nation. Rapidly changing technology and ever increasing public awareness calls for continuous adaptation, skill upgradation and acquisition of new technologies by the CISF. I have no doubt that the CISF will continue to scale greater heights in the years to come.

On the occasion of the Raising Day of CISF, I pay my respect to the gallant officers and men who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and will remain the pride of the nation.

I extend greetings and felicitations to all ranks of the CISF and their families. I wish the Raising Day Celebrations every success”.

This Press Release issued at 1715 hrs.