March 10 is annually observed as the Raising Day, when the CISF, one of six paramilitary forces in the country, was set up in 1969, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. CISF is tasked with providing security to vital government and industrial buildings. The force was brought under the armed forces via a different act in the year 1989. It was established under the CISF Act with an earlier strength of 3,129.

NTPC Korba's CISF Unit celebrated the 55th CISF Raising Day on 10 March 2024.

Shri Sarit Maheshwari, CGM Korba graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and was welcomed by Shri Kumar Purshottam, DC, CISF Unit KSTPP. Shri Sarit Maheshwari, CGM Korba conducted the parade inspection of the CISF contingent along with Shri Kumar Purshottam, DC, CISF Unit KSTPP and Shri S.K. Mishra, Inspector, CISF Unit KSTPP.

On this occasion, Shri Arnab Maitra, GM (O&M), Shri S.P. Singh, GM (Fuel Management), Shri Somnath Bhattacharjee, GM (Maintenance), Shri Manish Vasant Sathe, GM (Ash Dyke Management), Shri Shashi Shekhar, Head of HR and other senior officials of NTPC Korba and CISF jawans were present.

During the CGM's address, Shri Sarit Maheshwari boosted the morale of the jawans by saluting and appreciating them for their untiring efforts in ensuring the security aspects across various areas of NTPC Korba. Various prizes were also distributed among CISF officials who performed extraordinary services. 

CISF jawans also paraded and demonstrated various safety acts and high-pressure foam jet spray sprinkling the tri-colour. Following the series of events, last but not least, a tree plantation ceremony was also organised by CISF Korba.