Induction of CISF at Indian Council of Medial Research , National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV), Pune
New Delhi: On 10.01.2024, CISF took over the security of ICMR-NIV, Pune (Maharashtra). The induction ceremony was graced by Dr. Sheela Godbole, Director Incharge, ICMR-NIV, Dr. Lakshminarayanan, DDG, ICMR, Dr Pragya Yadav, Scientist Grade-F, Smt Mamta Rahul, IPS, DIG CISF, WZ HQrs, Navi Mumbai. Other officers & personnel of CISF & ICMR-NIV Pune were present during the occasion. This unit is headed by Inspector rank officer.
With this induction, total units under CISF security cover has risen to 358 as on date.
ICMR-NIV (National Institute of Virology), Pune is an Indian virology research institute and part of the Indian Council of Medial Research (ICMR). It is government’s apex research body and focus on research on animal and human infections and the role of the environment. It led the fight against Covid-19 pandemic from the front and also developed Covaxin.
In the light of the increased threat perception to the biotechnology company situated across the country, ICMR-NIV is inherently vulnerable to threats from anti-nationals & saboteurs. The CISF will provide round-the-clock armed security cover to the ICMR-NIV, Pune.
