Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Raising Day greetings and praised the CRPF’s duty, courage and steadfast commitment during challenging internal security missions.
• Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the force’s selfless sacrifice and unwavering efforts to combat Naxalism across India’s insurgent regions.
• Home Secretary Govind Mohan announced plans to deploy surveillance drones capable of penetrating dense foliage, long-range weapon systems and remote IED-detection technology.
• Over the past decade, the CRPF has driven down Naxal violence by more than 70% as India’s largest central armed police force.
• Since 1986, the CRPF has grown its female contingent to six dedicated women’s battalions, remaining the only paramilitary force in India with such units.