India, Dec. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In January, 2016, it was decided to reserve 33% posts at Constable level for being filled up by women in CRPF to begin with and 14- 15% posts at Constable level in border guarding forces i.e. BSF, SSB & ITBP. The details of number of women recruited in CRPF, BSF, ITBP and SSB is given in Annexure-I.
The Government is taking every steps/efforts to ensure safe working conditions, separate accommodation facilities, and gender-sensitive operational protocols for women CAPF personnel. They are being provided separate accommodation/barracks, Rest room-cum-changing room and separate toilets. Creches and Day Care Centres have also been provided to take care of their children. There is also provision for women-centric medical support to address women-specific health issues, Women Help Desks and confidential complaint mechanisms to address grievances related to sexual harassment. To form a conducive environment, regular Gender sensitization workshops are conducted. As a part of operational protocol, women personnel are deployed generally in not less than a section strength or in buddy pair. Flexible time and shift systems are being adopted wherever possible.
Name of Force
Total No. of women
Target for recruitment of
CRPF
294
1192
BSF
1680
2513
ITBP
1093
1375
SSB
172
91
Total
3239
5171
recruited in the Financial Year 2024-25
women candidates in the Financial Year 2025-26
Annexure-I
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
