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