Lok Sabha Question No. 874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Measures to Strengthen CRPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DNV Senthilkumar. S.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 874

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN CRPF

874. DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has observed the 84th CRPF Raising Day of the  Central  Reserve  Police  Force in  the country  and if so, the details of the programmes organized by the Government on this occasion;
- (b) the contribution and achievements made by CRPF in respect of internal security since its inception;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to enhance the strength of CRPF in view of huge workload and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the Government has taken steps to overhaul and strengthen CRPF and  turn it into  a world class  counter-insurgency  force  in  order to keep pace with the dynamic nature of insurgency and terror situations, if so, the details thereof and the success achieved in this regard; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government for the welfare of CRPF personnel as well as their families?

## ANSWER

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

(a):    84 th  Raising Day of CRPF was  observed on 25 th  March, 2023 at 201

CoBRA  Battalion,  Chhattisgarh.  Hon'ble  Union  Home  Minister  and  Co- operation Minister was the Chief Guest of the Parade.

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The following Programmes were organized on this occasion.

- (i)      Marching  contingent of 8  Sectors  participated  in  the  subject parade followed  by  cultural  programme  viz.  Chhattisgarh  folk  cultural  dance,  k9 and Fusion of Martial Art.

(ii)      CRPF  Raising  Day  was  also  observed  at  Force  level  in  all  CRPF Campuses.

(iii)      Wreath  laying  at  Martyr's  Memorial  and  Barakhana  was  also organized.

(b): CRPF,  the largest Central Armed  Police Force,  has  immensely contributed to internal security and is deployed in various major theatres of internal security challenges viz. LWE Areas, J&K and North East.  CRPF is also deployed for maintenance of law and order in various parts of the country on the request of State Governments.  In addition, CRPF has also been  guarding  some  important  installations/institutions  and  providing security to VIPs.

- (c):    Augmentation of the strength of CRPF is undertaken by the Ministry from time to time as per administrative and operational requirements.
- (d):    Strengthening of Central Armed Police Forces including CRPF, is an ongoing continuous process. To modernize and improve efficiency of

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CAPFs,  the  Government  has  approved  modernization  plan  for  equipping them with latest  technology,  modern  weaponry  and  vehicles.  Qualitative Requirements and Trial Directives (QRs/TDs) of various Armored/Specialized  vehicles  have  been  formulated  keeping  in  view  the importance of armored/specialized vehicles for a leading counter insurgency force like CRPF. The vision of the Government is to equip the force  with  cutting  edge  technology  to  meet  threats  emanating  from  the internal security front of the country.

(e):  Some  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  welfare  of  CAPFs personnel    and    their      families,    including      CRPF,     are    given    at Annexure.

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## Annexure

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## Steps taken by the Government for welfare of CAPF personnel as well as

## their families including CRPF

-  Enhancement  of  existing  Risk  and  Hardship  Allowances  of  CAPF personnel including CRPF deployed in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and LWE affected Districts for Anti Naxal Operations.
-  Sanction of additional HRA at the rate of 'Y' Class city (16% of basic pay)  to  the  CAPF  personnel  posted  in  Kashmir  Valley  for  keeping their  families  at  last  place  of  posting,  if  retention  of  Government accommodation has not been availed.
-  Developed a common website viz 'CRPF eAwas' web-portal for online registration and allotment of Departmental Pool Residential Accommodation/SFA to CAPF personnel. It also provides facility for inter-Force allotment.
-  Creation of 42 posts of Medical Officer and paramedical staff in CRPF for six Field Hospitals in Bastar Region, Chhattisgarh.
-  Continuation of the existing school bus facility to the wards of CAPF personnel deployed in J&K, LWE and NE States.
-  A 'CRPF  Punarvaas'  scheme  was  launched  by  linking Private Security  Agencies  (Regulation)  Act  (PSARA)  website  with  WARB website where the data of retired and willing Ex-CAPF/AR personnel

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is made available to Private Security Agencies on PSARA website for re-employment in Private Security Agencies.

-  In view of the disputes while sanctioning Central ex-gratia lump sum compensation to NoK of the deceased CAPF personnel, a provision has been introduced for sharing the compensation amount among the eligible dependent family members along with NoK where nominee is not stated.
-  Issuance  of  guidelines  for  Contributory  Fund  to  bring  uniformity  in payout of CAPFs.
-  The  amount  under  the  Prime  Minister  Scholarship  Scheme  (PMSS) has been enhanced to Rs.3000/- per month for girls and Rs.2500/- per month for boys.
-  Extension  of  period  of  Air  travel  facility  in  respect  of  Non-entitled personnel  of  CAPFs,  AR  &  NSG  deployed  in  the  Kashmir  Vally  for further period of one year ie. upto 04.02.2024.
-  Following benefits admissible to Next of Kin (NoK) of CAPFs & Assam Rifles personnel who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty, inter alia include :-
- (i) The  Central  Ex-Gratia  lump-sum  compensation  ranging  from Rs.25 to 45 Lakhs.

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- (ii) Liberalized  Family  Pension  under  Central  Civil  Services  (Extra Ordinary Pension) Rules, 1939.
- (iii) All  other  normal  service  benefits  viz,  Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG), Leave Encashment, Central Government Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), General Provident Fund (GPF) etc.
- (iv) Ex-Gratia and other type of financial assistance from Risk/Welfare/ benevolent Fund of the Force concerned in accordance with the norms of the Fund.
- (v) Public  contribution  upto  Rs.15  lakhs  by  uploading  names  of such  personnel  on  'Bharat  ke  Veer'  online  portal.  Additional financial  assistance  of  Rs.10  Lakhs  to  parents  of  married deceased personnel from 'Bharat ke Veer' corpus.
- (vi)
- Insurance coverage under CAPF Salary Package Scheme.
- (vii) Issuance of 'Operational Causality Certificate' entitling NoKs to certain  benefits  viz.  Air  and  Rail  travel  fare  concession  and allotment of retail petroleum outlet.
- (viii) Compassionate  Appointment  to  the  eligible dependents  in accordance with the Government's instructions.
- (ix)
- Quota for wards for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses.
- (x) Payment  of  compensation/assistance  by  some  States/Union Territories as per their rules.