Dehradun, Read. The state government has taken a big step towards increasing the number of posts of women constables in Uttarakhand Police. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday approved the proposal to increase the posts of women constables in the district police from 526 to 2,000. Under this, 1,474 additional posts will be adjusted from the sanctioned posts of other cadres and branches.
Emphasis on increasing participation of women policemen
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government is continuously making efforts to increase the participation of women in the police force along with strengthening the law and order in the state. He said that the aim of the government is to provide better service opportunities to women policemen and make their future safe and bright.
Posts will increase without additional financial burden
According to officials, the Department of Personnel has approved the proposal without increasing the total number of sanctioned posts and without imposing additional financial burden. Under this, 1,474 posts will be adjusted from the sanctioned posts of other cadres and branches.
Emphasis also on adjustment and promotion of women constables
Officials said that a condition has also been laid to provide a separate proposal for restructuring of higher posts to ensure adjustment of 1,210 supernumerary women constables currently working and to ensure their promotion opportunities in future.
After the approval of the Chief Minister, the way will be cleared to increase the number of posts of women constables in the district police. Besides, initiatives will also be taken towards adjustment of currently working women constables and ensuring future promotion opportunities for them.
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