A total of 1,370 constables were inducted into the newly raised Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) by the state government today.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handed over the appointment letters to the constables at a function.
Patnaik said the state required a dedicated force in order to maintain a healthy industrial climate in Odisha, where industries are coming up.
"Conforming to the basic prerequisite, the state government has raised the Odisha Industrial Security Force which starts functioning today. I congratulate all the 1,370 constables for being part of this prestigious security force," he said.
The newly recruited personnel would be given nine months of training on lines of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
They will be responsible for protection and security of industrial undertakings of the state government and other establishments as well as strategic and vital installations.
The senior officers of the newly created OISF will be deputed from Odisha police, a state government official said.
