Knowledge Themes
Organizational Mandates: CRPF for Internal Security, CISF for Critical Infrastructure, and Border Guarding Forces (BSF, ITBP, SSB)
Personnel Welfare: Issues of high attrition, mental health, and the New Pension Scheme (NPS) vs OROP debate
Operational Jurisdictions: The extension of BSF jurisdiction and its impact on Federalism
The Dual Control Dilemma: Administrative vs Operational control in the Assam Rifles
Modernization: Integration of 'smart borders' (CIBMS) and indigenous technology in CAPF operations
Structural Subtopics
- Organizational structure and mandates of BSF
- CRPF
- CISF
- ITBP
- SSB
- NSG and Assam Rifles
- Constitutional basis of CAPF under Article 355 and Union List
- Issues of dual control in Assam Rifles between MHA and MoD
- Impact of prolonged deployment on personnel mental health and fratricide
- Challenges of IPS deputation versus cadre officer promotions
- Modernization of Police Forces (MPF) scheme and technological upgrades
- Role of CAPF in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and counter-insurgency operations
- Coordination challenges between CAPF and State Police forces
- Housing and welfare deficiencies for paramilitary families
- Role of specialized units like CoBRA and Rapid Action Force
- Impact of the CAPF Bill 2026 on administration and morale
- Deployment of CAPFs in election management and disaster response under NDRF
- Border management challenges including infiltration and smuggling across diverse terrains
- Recommendations of the Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Committee on Estimates regarding CAPF reforms
Study Material
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