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CRPF - An Introduction
CRP was raised at Nimach on the 27th
of July 1939 as "CROWN REPRESENTATIVE'S POLICE" with a view
to assist the British Govt. to deal with political disturbances and to
help princely states in the maintenance of public order. After independence
CRP was re-designated as the CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE by Central Government.
It is one of the oldest and most experienced paramilitary forces in the
country. It is deployed all over India for maintenance of Law and Order
and internal security duties. CRPF is a versatile force performing multifarious
duties. Whether it were anti-insurgency operations in the North East or
tackling terrorism in Punjab and J&K; guarding of vital installations
or ensuring security of VIPs, CRPF is always there- vigilant, and alert.
It has participated in Indo-China and Indo-Pak wars. It has also formed
part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Srilanka and many UN peace-keeping
missions in different parts of the globe. CRPF has 153 Battalions, 29
Groups Centers and 08 Training institutions with a total strength of 1.8
Lakhs today. The Motto of the force is "SERVICE AND LOYALTY".
Traditions of the Force:
1. CRPF is trained for Police duties of
superior order.
2. CRPF has a national composition and a secular outlook.
3. CRPF commences and culminates the day's work with National Songs.
4. CRPF's discipline is "A-One".
5. CRPF's training imbibes the best of the Police and the Army.
6. CRPF is proud of its turnout.
7. CRPF's administration is decentralized.
8. CRPF's honesty and integrity are exemplary.
Ten Commandments of CRPF:
1. Place country above self.
2. Uphold constitution and rule of Law.
3. Obey all lawful commands.
4. Be disciplined, courageous and alert.
5. Be mutually supportive, compassionate and considerate
6. Respect Human Rights
7. Perform duties promptly, impartially and courageously.
8. Acquire and upgrade professional skills for your tasks.
9. Rise above caste, creed and religion.
10. Have pride in the force and respect the motto "Service and Loyalty"
Internal Security Academy
The rapidly changing pattern in the society
violence has made the problems of Internal Security more complex &
complicated. Economic distress, prevalent social inequalities and extremist
activities coupled with rapid technological advances have added to the
difficulties of administrators in handling Internal Security problems.
It was, therefore, felt that Police Officers and Administrators should
be exposed to the developing trends in various aspects of Internal Security
with a view to sharpen their perception and to devise better tools and
techniques for handling these problems.
The Internal Security Academy was established under the aegis of Ministry
of Home Affairs, Government of India at Mount Abu (a hill station at an
altitude of approximately 1200 mtrs in the Aravali ranges in Rajasthan).
The Academy has been identified as Centre of Excellence in the matters
of Internal Security & related issues. It also offers facilities for
research studies on Internal Security and related subjects and will expand
its source base through tie-ups with similar institutions in and outside
the country. The Academy conducts the following Internal Security Courses:
1. Junior Level Internal Security Course for Dy.S.P/ SDMs of States /
CPOs.)
2. Senior Level Internal Security Course for S.P. / D.M. / Commandants
of States / CPOs.
3. Internal Security Strategy Management Course for Deputy Inspectors
General of Police of States / CPOs.
4. Vertical Interaction Course on Internal Security for IPS officers.

The Mission of ISA
The primary mission of the Internal
Security Academy is to prepare officers with right attitudinal orientation
for the police organizations and other services for their assigned tasks
and responsibilities with uprightness, dedication and a strong commitment
of service to the people. The Academy will aim at quality training with
total quality management of the Institution. it will endeavor to inculcate
in the trainees, professional knowledge and skills, attitudes, values
and norms which would enable them to serve the Nation better. The Academy
will be a "Centre of Excellence" for training and research
in various fields and will bring responsiveness, commitment, awareness,
infusion of scientific temper and accountability.
The Academy, by using various strategies will sensitize its trainees
to the fast changing social, political and economic milieu, and will
inculcate respect for human rights, broad liberal perspective of law
and justice, high standards of professionalism, physical and mental
alertness and specialization in various fields. The academy will be
a focal point for training officers of C.R.P.F., Central Police Organization,
Indian Police Services and other Central/ State Police Services who
have to deal with internal security challenges. It seeks to create an
ideal training environment and sensitization to socio-economic and political
environment. The Academy will adopt itself to the changing needs of
the trainees and will expand its resource base through tie-ups with
other training institutions and academic centers in and outside the
Country. The Academy will play a pro-active role by imparting a correct
vision and right ethical values to its trainees. The Academy will have
the quest for true inspiring excellence in training and research.
Climate
Mount Abu has a healthy and salubrious
climate the year round. Winters are as cold as in Delhi. The average
maximum and minimum temperature during day and night from November to
February is approximately 250 'C and 70 'C respectively. From July to
September it rains. The average annual rain fall is 153 to 177 Cms.
The average day and night temperature during these months will be around
200C and in the summer months from April to June, 350C and 250C respectively.
The peak tourist season at Mount Abu lasts from March to June and from
September to December. (Area-25 Sq KMs; Population: 15500; Temperature:
SUMMER - Mean max- 33.30 & Min - 28.30 C; WINTER - Mean Max-23.3
& Min-11.60 C).Heavy warm clothing is required from the middle of
November to the middle of March.
Reception
The participants are required to intimate
well in advance their travel plan i.e date and time of their arrival
to the ISA, CRPF Mount Abu for arranging reception at Abu Road Railway
Station or at Mount Abu Bus Stand, as the case may be.
Clothing & Equipment
Winter clothing will be required during
evenings and nights from October to March and even during daytime from
November to February. Light warm clothing is recommended from July to
September and no warm clothing during April to June.
Participants are not required to put on uniform while attending the
classes. However, it is advisable to bring one set of uniform (working
dress) for outdoor training/Role play/demonstrations etc. Lounge suits
/ Shirts with Tie are necessary for forenoon sessions during the course
and mess functions. Game dress - tracksuits may be worn during afternoon
session.
Books & Reading Material
Though the officers will be provided
with reading material for the course, they are however, advised to bring
with them the case studies, histories of incidents pertaining to law
and order, dispersal of mobs, unlawful assemblies, ambushes, Raids,
and other operational successes and failures of the force or any other
material pertaining to Internal Security which they think will be of
interest to other participants for discussion.
The ISA has a well-stocked library and reading room having a large number
of periodicals etc. The participants may like to avail of this facility.
Recreation & Sports
Facilities for the following games are
available in Academy: -
| a) Basket Ball |
b) Table Tennis |
| c) Tennis |
d) Volley Ball |
| e) Hockey |
f) Badminton |
| g) Mini Gymnasium. |
h) Billiards |
Sports equipments will be provided by
the Academy, however participants interested in tennis/badminton are
advised to bring own tennis/badminton racquets.
Transport
Transport will be provided by the Academy
at Abu Road Railway Station / bus stand on receipt of advance intimation
regarding the date and time of arrival. Regular buses and taxies also
ply during the day, between Abu Road and Mount Abu. The Rajasthan State
Transport Corporation plies direct Buses from Ahmedabad, Delhi, Ajmer,
Jaipur, Sirohi and Udaipur to Mount Abu. The nearest Airports are Udaipur
(180 Kms) and Ahmedabad (224 Kms). However, for those traveling by air,
Ahmedabad would be more convenient as it is well connected to Abu by
road and train.
Arrival
Participants coming under their own
arrangements may report at the Academy Office or at the Anandlok Officers'
Mess / Rajputana Hostel Estates, Participants' Hostel opposite the Academy.
Accomodation & Messing
The trainee officers' will be accommodated
in the officers' Mess Annexe. They should bring sufficient cash with
them to clear the boarding and lodging charges as cheques and credit
cards are not accepted.
The participants will be provided boarding at the Officers' Mess of
the Academy. The likely charges are between Rs.70/- to Rs.80/- per day
depending upon the menu etc. Mess advance for the various courses to
be deposited with the Mess Secretary, will be as under:
(i) For a course/seminar lasting for
a week- Rs. 500/-
(ii) For a Course lasting up to two weeks - Rs.1000/-
(iii) For a Course lasting more than two weeks - Rs.2000/-
Dispersal
Participants will be permitted to leave
after the valedictory address on the concluding day of the course. They
can leave on the same day by the evening trains / buses. The officers
from their respective starting stations should arrange the return journey
reservation in advance. In case any assistance is required, they should
give details to the Course Director on their arrival. All Officers should
clear their dues (Mess/Library/Canteen/Lodging etc.) prior to their
departure.
Banking Facilities
Following Banks function at Mount Abu:
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1. State Bank of India.
2. State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur.
3. Union Bank of India.
4. Bank of Baroda.
NOTE: ATM facility is also available with SBI & SBBJ.
Central Training College- I
The Central Training College-I, CRPF
Neemuch, a premier Police training Institution in the country, was established
on the 1st December’1960. It is oldest training Institution of Central
Reserve Police Force. The Institution has been conducting regular courses
for CRPF personnel as also for other State and Central Police Organisations
and departments like Narcotics, Parliament Security, I.B and Indian Air
Lines.
Neemuch is located on the Ajmer-Khandwa metre line as well as on Kota-
Neemuch broad gauge line on Western Railway. It is linked by rail and
road via Ajmer-Kota and Ratlam. Neemuch can also be reached by Air via
Udaipur (120 Kms.)
The campus is an old cantonment which has sufficient out door training
grounds and indoor classes. Sufficient facilities for recreation and games
are available for the participants of different in-service courses.
Central Training College- II
The Central Training College-II has finally
shifted to Coimbatore (Tamilnadu) from Avadi (Chennai) on 1st May’1 2000
due to increased training responsibilities and lack of adequate training
area and other administrative constrains. The campus comprises of 400
acres of land in the foot hills of Sanjeevi hills which fulfils all the
pre-requisites for an ideal and most modern training institution. The
semi- mountainous terrain is best suited for various out door exercises.
An improvised field firing range and natural stop butt at the end by the
hill is a special feature of the campus.
The Central Training College-II is located at a distance of about 17 Kms
from Coimbatore Railway Station which is on the Coimbatore-Bangalore highway.
It can be reached by rail and is also well connected by air.
Central Training College- III
The Central Training College-III was
established in May’1994 with the specific requirement of the Force in
training Directly Appointed Subordinate Officers of Ministerial Cadre,
Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ Hospital staff and organising promotional cadres for personnel
at the level of Under Officers and Subordinate Officers besides some inservice
and specialist courses of training. Its sprawling campus of 400 acres
has completed 1st phase of construction.
The Central Training College-III is located at Mudkhed at a distance of
40 Kms from Nanded in Maharastra. It is linked by rail and road. The distance
is about 850 Kms from Delhi.
Recruit Training Centres
Recruits Training Centre-I
Neemuch (M.P.), established during Sept' 1968
Climatic condition of Neemuch is moderate. The afternoons are hot during
summer but evening and night are quite pleasant due to 'Malwa Breeze'.
Rainy season is from July to September. The winter is also moderate.
Recruits Training Centre-II
Avadi, Chennai (Tamilnadu). Established during Feb' 1969.
The climate is generally warm throughout the year. It rains during the
months of October to December. During November to February it is normally
cold.
Recruit Training Centre-III
Pallipuram, Trivandrum (Kerala). Established during October' 1986.
Climate at Trivandrum is hot and humid through out the year. The monsoon
are heavy during June to August. During remaining months also there are
showers off.
Recruit Training Centre-IV
Humhuma, Srinagar, J&K. Established during March'1990.
Moderate climate from April to October and extreme cold from November
to February.
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