Dehradun: There is relieving news for female police personnel in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a proposal to increase the number of female constable posts in the district police from 526 to 2,000. Under this, 1,474 additional posts are proposed to be adjusted from the sanctioned posts of other cadres and branches. This decision will clear the way for increasing the number of posts for female constables in the police force.
Adjustment to be Done Without Additional Financial Burden
The Personnel Department has agreed to this proposal under certain conditions. Accordingly, the arrangement will be made without increasing the total sanctioned posts and without placing an additional financial burden on the government. To adjust the 1,210 supernumerary female constables currently employed and to ensure their future promotion opportunities, a separate proposal for the restructuring of higher posts will need to be submitted.
The objective of this government decision is to establish an adjustment mechanism for female constables while also securing promotion avenues for them in the future.
Emphasis on Increasing Women’s Participation in Police Force
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state government is continuously striving to strengthen law and order and enhance women’s participation in the police force. This decision is significant toward providing better career opportunities for female police personnel and securing their future.
He added that the government, keeping public interest paramount, is committed to delivering the benefits of welfare schemes and government services to the common people. Efforts are being made to benefit maximum people by according timely approval to beneficial proposals.
