New Delhi
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has announced a series of new welfare initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of its personnel and their families. A dedicated online welfare portal will be launched on September 1, enabling direct applications for loans, scholarships, and medical reimbursements.
Key Highlights of the New Initiatives:
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Interest on personal loans reduced to 3%; medical loans at just 2%
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Home/marriage loan limit increased from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh
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DG Scholarship Scheme expanded:
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₹20,000 for students scoring 80% and above
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₹25,000 for those scoring 90% and above
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Scholarships for children of martyrs increased to ₹10,000–₹20,000
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Retired personnel to receive ₹1.25 lakh as risk savings benefit
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Special diet allowance during parades increased from ₹60 to ₹100 per day
A total of over ₹100 crore has been allocated for welfare activities under this initiative.
CISF has hailed these reforms as a “historic and transformative step for the welfare of the force.”
