Why in news
- National Security Guard operationalised its 1st Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) at the NSG Training Academy in Manesar.
What is the Course?
- A specialized conversion training program establishing an all-women commando capability within elite counter-terrorism units.
- Inducts selected female personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and State Police Forces into elite tactical roles.
Training Architecture
- Focuses on advanced tactical intervention, hostage rescue operations, close-quarter combat, and counter-terrorism modules.
- Standardises tactical capability across Central and State security forces through centralised training at Manesar.
Key terms
National Security Guard
India's federal contingency counter-terrorism force created under the National Security Guard Act, 1986.
Prelims facts
- The NSG functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs as a specialized task force.
Mains discussion
- Gender integration in counter-terrorism and tactical internal security architecture.
Source: PIB Press Release
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