Lok Sabha Question No. 2513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-03
Subject: CRPF Mahila Battalion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Heena Vijaykumar Gavit, A.K.P. Chinraj, Hemant Patil, Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2513

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2019/ AGRAHAYANA 12, 1941 (SAKA)

## CRPF MAHILA BATTALION

2513.     SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: DR. HEENA GAVIT: SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ: SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL: SHRI RATANSINH MAGANSINH RATHOD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  Central  Reserved  Police  Force  (CRPF)  Mahila  battalion deployed in various parts of the country;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to create more Mahila battalions and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the achievements made by CRPF Mahila battalion since its inception;
- (d) the number of welfare schemes being run by the Government for the welfare of  CRPF  Mahila  battalion  along  with  the  quantum  of  funds  allocated  for  this purpose;
- (e)  whether  CRPF  has  any  proposal  to  conduct  recruitment  drive  across  the country for recruitment to various posts in CRPF Mahila battalions;

(f) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such recruitment drive is likely to be conducted; and

(g) whether the Government has taken initiative to recruit more and more women in CRPF and if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a): There are 6 (six)  Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Mahila battalions.

The Mahila battalions   are made available / deployed on the request of the State

Government(s),  to  assist  them  in  maintaining  Law  and  Order.   The  level  of

deployment  of  CRPF  Mahila  battalion  in  any  State  is  dynamic  and  undergoes changes depending upon the security situation.

(b): There is no proposal under consideration to create more Mahila battalions of CRPF at present.

(c): Mahila contingents of CRPF are successfully performing Internal Security duties in various parts of the country and abroad. 05 Mahila personnel of CRPF contingents have been decorated with gallantry medals for their brave actions as under :-

| Type of Medal                          |   Number |
|----------------------------------------|----------|
| Ashok Chakra                           |       01 |
| Sena Medal                             |       01 |
| President's Police Medal for Gallantry |       01 |
| Police Medal for Gallantry             |       02 |

(d): A scheme  i.e. Creche-Facilities for the exclusive benefit  of  women personnel  is  functioning  in  CRPF.  'Creche'  facilities  are  available  in  49  static locations of CRPF and funds to the tune of Rs. 55 lakh for the current financial year have been allotted to CRPF, for the purpose.

(e) to (g): Recruitment of personnel including Mahila personnel  in  the Forces is a continuous process. Government has taken necessary steps to recruit 1594 numbers of Constable/General Duty (Mahila) through the Staff Selection Commission.

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