Chennai, 22 January (H.S.) : The Central Industrial Security Force, CISF, has advanced a formal proposal to establish its first specialized southern regional Centre of Excellence in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu.

This strategic initiative aims to strengthen the national sports infrastructure and nurture elite sporting talent within the force and across the region. The proposed facility is set to be established at the Recruits Training Centre, RTC, in Thakkolam and will focus on four key disciplines including badminton, fencing, cycling, and tennis.

The move is designed to provide world class training environments and foster a robust sports ecosystem in alignment with the broader vision of the Government of India.

Director General of the CISF, Praveer Ranjan, made the announcement during the passing out parade of the seventh batch of Head Constable General Duty recruits at the Deoli RTC in Rajasthan. This historic batch comprises 324 personnel, including 171 women and 153 men, marking the largest ever sports recruitment drive in the history of the force.

The Director General highlighted that the Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA, has entrusted the CISF with this responsibility to encourage wider participation in competitive sports.

The force intends to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure the success of these centers.

This project reflects the evolving nature of the CISF, which has grown to nearly two lakh personnel, expanding its reach from industrial security to excellence in the global sporting arena.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary