Lok Sabha Question No. 1971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Modernization of Police Scheme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1971

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2023/ SRAVANA 10, 1945 (SAKA)

MODERNIZATION OF POLICE SCHEME

1971. SHRI P. RAVINDHRANATH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the status of implementation of the centrally sponsored 'Assistance to States  for  Modernization  of  Police'  scheme  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu during the last three financial years and the current year; and

(b)  the  steps  taken  or  being  taken  by  the  Union  Government  towards identifying,  addressing and managing 'Police Stress' in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, following the recent suicides of police personnel in the country?

ANSWER

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

(a):  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  as  per  the  seventh Schedule  of  the  Constitution.  However,  the  efforts  of  the  States  for equipping and modernizing of their police forces have been supplemented under  the  scheme  of  'Assistance  to  States  &  UTs  for  Modernization  of Police (ASUMP)' [erstwhile scheme of 'Assistance to States for Modernization of  Police'].  The  budgetary  allocations  and  releases  to  the State  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  under  the  Scheme  of  'Assistance  to States & UTs for Modernization of Police' during the last three financial years and the current financial year are as under:

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1971 FOR 01.08.2023

(₹ in crore)

|   Sno. | Financial Year   |   Allocation | Released   |
|--------|------------------|--------------|------------|
|      1 | 2020-21          |        34.84 | -          |
|      2 | 2021-22          |        34.84 | -          |
|      3 | 2022-23          |        44.04 | 0.5440*    |
|      4 | 2023-24          |        21.99 | -          |

* Funds released under the Contingency Reserve component of the ASUMP scheme.

No fund has been released to the State Government of Tamil Nadu in last three financial years and current financial year under the main component of  the  ASUMP scheme due to substantial unspent balance lying with the State.

(b):  Since  'Police'  is  a  State  subject  as  per  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the Constitution  of  India,  the  matters  of  State  police  are  handled  by  State Governments  themselves. State Governments  are expected to take appropriate  steps  for  welfare  of  State  Police  personnel.  Improvement  of working  conditions  of  Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs)  and  Assam Rifles (AR) personnel is a constant endeavor and instructions in this regard are  issued  by  the  Ministry  as  and  when  required.  The  issue  is  also reviewed  by  the  Government  from  time  to  time  in  consultation  with professional  agencies.  Some   of  the  measures   taken  to  check  such

incidents and to improve working conditions of CAPFs/ARs personnel are given in the Annexure. Regarding State police forces, the Central Government has been persuading the States for implementation of various police reforms, including those relating to appropriate pay, working hours and  promotional  prospects of Constables, provision of housing and manpower  &  basic  facilities  in  police  stations.  Under  the  scheme  of Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police, implementation of police reforms is also being incentivized, which inter alia include police reforms like 'Outsourcing of peripheral and nonpolicing activities', 'computerization of police stations', etc. to reduce burden on State police personnel.

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## Annexure to LSUQ No. 1971 for 01.08.2023 WORKING

## MEASURES TAKEN TO REDUCE STRESS AND IMPROVE CONDITIONS OF CAPFs/AR PERSONNEL

(i)  Transparent  policies  pertaining  to  transfer  and  leave  of  CAPFs  and  AR  personnel.  The hospitalization period due to injuries while on duty is treated as on duty. Choice posting is considered to the extent possible after the personnel served in hard area. (ii) Regular interaction of officers with troops to find out and redress their grievances. (iii) Ensuring adequate rest and relief by regulating the duty hours. (iv)  Improving  living  conditions  for  troops,  providing  adequate  recreational/entertainment, sports, communication facilities etc. Crèche facility is also provided at various establishments (where feasible) to facilitate the female employees. (v)  Providing  better  medical  facilities,  organizing  talks  with  specialists  to  address  their personal and psychological concerns and organizing Meditation & Yoga routinely for better stress management. (vi) Adequately compensating the troops deployed in difficult areas. (vii)  Other  welfare  measures  like  facility  of  Central  Police  Canteen  (CPC),  scholarship  for wards etc. (viii)  Air  travel  to  non-entitled  class  of  personnel  in  J&K.  Also  Air  courier  service  has been provided to CAPF personnel deployed in NE States, J&K as welfare measure. (ix)  Designating  retired  CAPF  personnel  as  ex-CAPF  personnel  for  better  identity  and community recognition. (x) Promotions are released regularly to eligible personnel as and when the vacancies arise. Financial  benefits  under  Modified  Assured  Career  Progression  (MACP)  are  given  in  case promotion does not take place for want of vacancies on completion of 10, 20 & 30 years of service.

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