Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Defence and security

Context The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will deploy women commandos on house protection duty for Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; Union Home Minister; and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

About The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 

• It is one of the premier Central Armed Police Forces of India for internal security.
• Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
• It is one of the oldest Central paramilitary forces. 
• After Independence, the force was renamed as Central Reserve Police Force by an Act of Parliament on December 28, 1949.
• Mission: To enable the government to maintain Rule of Law, Public Order and Internal Security effectively and efficiently
• The force played a significant role during the amalgamation of the princely States into the Indian Union.
• Duties performed by the CRPF include:
  • Crowd/ Riot control
  • Counter Militancy/Insurgency operations
  • Dealing with Left Wing Extremism
  • Protection of VIPs and vital installations
  • Checking environmental degradation and protection of local Flora and Fauna
  • Fighting aggression during War time
  • Participating in UN Peacekeeping Mission
  • Rescue and Relief operations at the time of Natural Calamities