The Central Reserve Police Force CRPF is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced armed police forces in the country. It works under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Ministry) of the Government of India. The Central Reserve Police Force came into force on 27th July 1939 as a representative of the Taj representative, after the implementation of the CRPF Act on December 28, 1949, after the Central Reserve Police Force’s independence came into force. The primary responsibility of the army is to help states in the management of internal security and riot control. The Rapid Action Force (RAP) is a special branch of the CRPF, which was specifically raised in 1992 to combat terrorism and insurgency with the distinction of having two special ‘women’ ie women battalions.
Demand for this force has increased tremendously from the States and Union Territories and this force has been called for help in the states in almost every situation. The role of the army and the services rendered by it has been extended beyond the boundaries of the country as well. In these years the CRPF also produced the number of outstanding players and athletes who have brought both respect and praise outside and within the country. Service and integrity is the motto of the Central Reserve Police Force.
India’s central armed police force is considered as the biggest force, the Central Reserve Police Force consists of the following organizational units:
119 Executive Battalions: These battalions form the bulk of the Central Reserve Police Force. Its original role is a striking reserve force that is being kept in the disposal of states and union territories for short-term operations and once completed the work to return to the barracks.
Two female battalions: As they fully meet women, this is one of their kind in Indian paramilitary. Their role is the problem of law and order in which women can be included in a large number but with special emphasis, similar to the executive battalions.
Seven Rapid Action Force Battalion: This elite class of Central Reserve Police Force is related to riots and related unrest. They are generally kept in communally sensitive areas and have been successful in tackling the rioters as well as getting the confidence of the minorities.
Five Signal Battalion: They are in charge of maintaining the lines of communication between different battalions.
Special Working Group: This newly created branch specializes in combating terrorism and extremism.
Green Force – A special organization of the Central Reserve Police Force. This force is responsible for preventing the erosion of the environment and to uplift the rise of local flora and fauna.
Central Reserve Police Force Headquarters is located in Block No. 1, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. This is led by the Director General, which is assisted by Additional 3. Director General, 5 Inspectors General of Police, a Financial Advisor and Director (Medical).
As the force headquarters are in different branches: –
1) Administration
Administration Directorate is working under the supervision of IG (ADM). He said that DIG (Administration), DIG (Welfare), DIG (Works), has assisted by Assistant. Director (Administration / Accts) and Assistant Director (Law) and Prof.
2) Personnel
Personnel Directorate is working under the supervision of IG (Personnel). He said that assisted by DIG (Personnel), DIG (CR and WIG), DIG (Organization), DIG (Est) and DIG (Rectt).
3) Training
The Directorate of Training is working under the supervision of Inspector General (Training). He said that assisted by DIG (Training I) and DIG (Training II) has provided assistance.
4) Operations
Working under the supervision of Inspector General of Operations Directorate (Ops). He said that assisted by DIG (Ops-I) and DIG (Ops II) has provided assistance.
5) Provisioning
The Provisioning Directorate is working under the supervision of IG (Policy and Commn). He said that the assistance provided by the DIG (Policy) and the DIG (MT / ORD) and Assistant is provided. Director (policy).
6) Communication
The Directorate of Communication is working under the supervision of IG (Policy and Commn). He said that he has assisted by the Comn, DIG (Eqpt), DIG (Tech) and DIG (IT).
7) Finance and Accounting
The Finance Branch and Pay & Accounts Office are working under the direct supervision of the FA. He has assisted by Dy.FA and DD (Accounting).
8) Medical
Working under the supervision of IG / Director of Medical Branch (Medical). He has assisted by 2 CMO level officers.
