Subhashis Mittra

On the occasion of the 56th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Union home minister Amit Shah virtually flagged off the CISF Cyclothon 2025 from Thakkolam in Tamil Nadu. But it was not just one of those usual cycle rallies taken out in different parts of the country. This particular CISF cycle rally will cover every coastal village of the country and reach the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.

“During this journey, our personnel will not only raise awareness about security in the coastal villages but also inform villagers about development. Additionally, the CISF personnel will collect suggestions related to security and village development,” the home minister said as the chief guest. He emphasized that the ‘ground zero inputs’ provided by the personnel will help ensure better facilities and security in these coastal villages.

It was decided in 2019 that instead of celebrating the CISF Raising Day in New Delhi, it would be celebrated in different parts of the country. Accordingly, the CISF Raising Day event this year was held at the Regional Training Center in Thakkolam (Tamil Nadu) on March 7.

In his address, Shah said that in the last 56 years, the CISF has not only ensured the d