RANIPET, March 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that candidates appearing for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) exams will now have the option to choose any language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, including Tamil. This significant decision was made during the 56th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Arakkonam, Ranipet.
While addressing the event as the chief guest, Shah emphasized that this move would empower youth from Tamil Nadu and other regions to take the CAPF exams in their mother tongue, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities. He also urged Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister to consider introducing medical and engineering curricula in Tamil, further strengthening the state’s linguistic heritage.
Shah, during the occasion, inaugurated several infrastructure projects and released the CISF journal Sentinel. Additionally, he reviewed the parade and acknowledged the crucial role of CISF in India’s industrial, tourism, and research sectors. He emphasized that without CISF, the security of these sectors would be unimaginable.
The Home Minister paid tribute to 127 fallen CISF jawans and announced awards for 22 personnel, including 10 President’s Police Medals and 10 Gallantry Medals. He also inaugurated six welfare projects for CISF personnel, amounting to a total of 88 crores.
Further, Shah outlined the government’s vision to make India the third-largest economy by 2027 and a developed nation by 2047, with CISF playing an essential role in achieving these goals. Highlighting the growth in CAPF recruitment, he noted that over 1 lakh youth have been recruited in the past year, with more than 14,000 posts filled in 2024 alone. Recruitment is ongoing for an additional 50,000 positions.
