Saturday, September 17 2005 16:18 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Hyderabad: The Center will work on a fresh action plan to flush out Naxalism in consultation with states, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said today (Sept 17, 2005).

Speaking to reporters after reviewing the passing out parade of sub-inspectors of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) here today, Patil said the strategies to solve the problem of Naxalism would be discussed with the Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states.

"We have called for a meeting on September 19 to work for better co-ordination among the states and the Center in dealing with the problem," he added.

Earlier, addressing the passing out parade, Patil said the CISF would have to shoulder additional responsibility, as the number of airports would go up soon.

PVK Reddy, director, National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) said special courses were being given for security personnel to handle disasters like Tsunami.

S I S Ahmed, Director, CISF, was also present.

The 28th batch of sub-inspectors/executives consisting 15 trainees passed out from NISA.