Amit Shah and Sarbananda Sonowal review setting up of the Bureau of Port Security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed progress on establishing the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) on 10 July 2026.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress in establishing the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) on 10 July 2026. Amit Shah directed that only licensed private security agencies handle port security and that only private personnel trained by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) be deployed, and asked for training at the Port Security Training Institute (PSTI) to begin early. Amit Shah also called for a database of BoPS security personnel, robust security at fishing harbours and fish landing centres, and wider promotion of ISRO's 'Nabhmitra' app among fishermen.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 July 2026
- Reviewed by
- Amit Shah and Sarbananda Sonowal
- Body
- Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)
- Port guards
- Licensed private agencies; personnel trained by CISF
- Training
- Port Security Training Institute (PSTI)
- Fishermen app
- Nabhmitra (developed by ISRO)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to Amit Shah's directions at the Bureau of Port Security review on 10 July 2026, private security personnel deployed at ports must be trained by which force?
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Correct answer: A — CISF
Amit Shah said only private security personnel who have received training from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) should be deployed.
The 'Nabhmitra' app, which Amit Shah asked to be promoted among fishermen, was developed by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — ISRO
The Home Minister said the 'Nabhmitra' app, developed by ISRO, should be promoted so more fishermen download it.