CISF sets up body to add new tech, standardise procedures at airports

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) – tasked with securing airports in India – has incorporated a new body that will look at latest technology and have standardised procedures across all 68 airports of the country.

The CISF said that the new Internal Quality Control Unit (IQCU) has been set up for CISF’s Aviation Security Group (ASG) that is deployed at 68 airports across India. It will play a crucial role in establishing world-class security procedures and technology.

This initiative is in compliance with the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme-2024, which was issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Aircraft Security Rules-2023.

The IQCU shall be a part of the Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC), which was inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on July 22 last year.

The ASCC, with its advanced components like incident management centre, Aviation Research and Data Centre, and centralised communication control centre, will work in tandem with the IQCU to meet the current challenges and enhance the overall security of Indian airports.

This system will also cover airports under Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAAN). The IQCU will be led by a senior CISF officer and a team of certified aviation security instructors, national auditors and experienced personnel.

It will standardise procedures to ensure uniformity in security procedures across all airports through training and evaluation methods. It will also recommend the adoption of new technologies based on field trials and best global practices.

The body will further conduct internal inspections and audits based on guidelines to evaluate security operations and implement corrective measures. It will monitor, review and update security protocols to meet established standards, and ensure compliance, technology effectiveness and operational efficiency.