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About CRPF

The Central Reserve Police Force, initially established as the Crown Representatives Police on July 27, 1939, assumed its current name when the CRPF Act was passed on December 28, 1949, marking 85 years of glorious history. The force has since evolved into a substantial and diverse organization with a Directorate, four Zonal Headquarters, 21 Administrative Sectors, 2 Operational Sectors, 39 Administrative Ranges, 17 Operational Ranges, 43 Group Centres, 22 Training Institutions, 4 Composite Hospitals (with 100-bed facilities), 18 Composite Hospitals (with 50-bed capacities), 6 Field Hospitals, 3 Central Weapon Stores (CWS), 7 Ammunition Workshops (AWS), 201 General Duty Battalions (GD Bns), 6 VIP Security Battalions, 6 Mahila Battalions, 16 Rapid Action Force (RAF) Battalions, 10 CoBRA Battalions, 7 Signal Battalions, 1 Parliament Duty Group (PDG) and 1 Special Duty Group (SDG).

Mission

Empower the government to maintain the rule of Law, Public Order, and Internal Security. Safeguard the nation's integrity, while fostering Social Harmony and Development by upholding the supremacy of the Constitution.

Vision

Putting the Nation First! Our aspiration is to be recognized as a force that embodies unwavering integrity, steadfast discipline, unparalleled adaptability, and setting benchmarks for paramilitary excellence. Our relentless commitment revolves around safeguarding the nation's security, upholding the pillars of the rule of law, and nurturing a spirit of unity and harmony.

Values

We stand firmly guided by a set of core values that permeate our conduct, work ethic, and interactions. These values are the bedrock of our identity: Integrity, a resolute Call of Duty, unwavering Professionalism, profound Respect, dedicated Community Engagement, unyielding Courage, nimble Adaptability, and an unshakeable sense of Patriotism.

CRPF’s commitment and broad duties

  • Crowd control
  • Riot control
  • Counter Militancy / Insurgency operations.
  • Dealing with Left Wing Extremism
  • Co-ordination large scale security arrangements, particularly during elections in disturbed areas.
  • VIP Protection and safeguarding vital installations.
  • Combatting aggression during Wartime.
  • Participation in UN Peace Keeping Mission.
  • Rescue and Relief operations during Natural Calamities.

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