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Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Director General of CISF.

Appointments | Dated: 24 Dec 2025

Senior IPS officer Nina Singh has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), becoming the first woman to head this elite force. She is a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre and was previously serving as Special DG in CISF.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She succeeds Sheel Vardhan Singh, who retired recently.
  • Nina Singh has co-authored research papers with Nobel laureates regarding police reforms.
  • CISF provides security to critical infrastructure like airports, nuclear plants, and the Delhi Metro.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Nina Singh.
  • Achievement: First Woman DG of CISF.
  • Mandate: Industrial Security.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has created history by becoming the first woman Director General of the CISF?

Correct Answer: Nina Singh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About CISF

  • Director General – Nina Singh
  • HQ – New Delhi