Lok Sabha Question No. 3268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-16
Subject: CRPF Mahila Battalion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Supriya Sadanand Sule, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, DNV Senthilkumar. S.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3268

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH   MARCH, 2021/ PHALGUNA 25, 1942 (SAKA)

CRPF MAHILA BATTALION

3268.  SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.:

## Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  Central  Reserve  Police  Force  (CRPF)  Mahila  battalion functioning and deployed in various parts of the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  induct  women  personnel  of CRPF  in  Commando  Battalion  for  Resolute  Action  (CoBRA),  the  elite CRPF  component  specializing  in  jungle  warfare  and  counter  Naxal operation;
- (c) if so, the details of number of women CRPF personnel chosen and the nature of training they will undergo;
- (d) whether the Government has assessed the achievement made by CRPF Mahila battalion since its inception
- (e) if so, the details thereof;
- (f) 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; and
- (g) the other steps taken by the Government to recruit more women under various posts in CRPF Mahila battalion in a time bound manner?

## ANSWER

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

## L.S.US.Q NO. 3268 FOR 16.03.2021

(a):  There  are  total  06  (six)  Central  Reserve  Police  Force  (CRPF)  Mahila battalions. The deployment of Central Forces including Mahila battalions is a dynamic process and is dependent upon Law & Order situation in different parts of the Country.

(b)  to  (c):  A  small  contingent  of  Mahila  personnel  who  have  given  their willingness, are undergoing Basic Foundation Course of 30 days. Thereafter, they will undergo 12 weeks Pre-induction COBRA training. The final induction of these Mahila personnel in COBRA Battalion will be made after successful completion of Pre-induction training.

(d)  to  (e):  Mahila  Battalions  of  CRPF  are  successfully  performing  internal security  duties  in  various  parts  of  the  country  and  abroad.  05  Mahila personnel of CRPF have also been decorated with gallantry medals for their bravery.

(f): Creche facilities have been established at 49 locations for the benefit of Mahila personnel of CRPF and an amount of Rs.50 lakhs have been allotted for their maintenance during the current financial year 2020-21. In addition, Welfare grants are also provided to Mahila Battalions for undertaking welfare activities.

## L.S.US.Q NO. 3268 FOR 16.03.2021

(g):   Recruitment of  personnel  including  Mahila  personnel in the Force is a Continuous process  as  per  functional  requirements of the Force as well as availability of vacancies. In order to encourage female candidates, they are exempted  from  application  fees.  There  are  relaxed  standards  in  physical standard test (PST) and physical efficiency test (PET) for selection of more women.

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