CISF Increases Allocation for Sports Development

Rapid Summary

• The Central industrial Security Force (CISF) has enhanced its budget for sports activities to Rs. 6 crores and aims to recruit 433 sportspersons, including 229 women.
• The recruitment drive started on July 7, with selection ongoing until July 29 at 14 centers across india.
• CISF plans to raise 13 new sports teams covering disciplines such as lawn tennis,badminton,karate,cycling,archery,fencing,kayaking,rowing,wushu and more.
• A strong applicant response includes a total of 12,868 applicants comprising 350 international medal winners and 3,968 national medal winners.
• Enhanced benefits for athletes include increased diet allowances (300 days per annum), travel funding during camps/competitions, injury management facilities alongside new gyms and infrastructure upgrades. Tournament schedules have also been organized annually.
• “High Performance Athletes” with potential Olympic-level skills will receive sponsorships for international training camps.
• At the World Police and Fire Games in the USA recently concluded in July this year (2025), CISF athletes won a total of 66 medals.

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Indian Opinion Analysis
The CISFS initiative to strengthen sports by expanding recruitment efforts and allocating Rs.6 crore emphasizes a serious investment in athletic progress within the institution. With its focus on identifying “High Performance Athletes” for global competitions like the Olympics alongside measures such as enhanced allowances and foreign training sponsorships highlight an evolving approach toward elevating India’s competitive edge internationally.

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