ATTRITION IN CENTRAL PARA-MILITARY FORCES

The main reasons for attrition are superannuation, retirement, removal from service on account of disciplinary proceedings, death or disability, resignation and voluntary retirement. However, the main reasons for leaving of their job by Force personnel are:-

i)   Family/Personal/Domestic problems.

ii)  Separation from family for long duration.

iii)  Difficult duties in remote or hard  areas.

iv) Sickness /Mental depression/Psychiatric /emotional cases

v)  Fear of punishment for wrong doings.

vi) Attractive alternative employment.

vii) After the 6th CPC, the qualifying service for full pension has been reduced.

The details of  attrition in Central Para-Military Forces are as under:-

(e):       The following steps have been taken:-

i)          Transparent leave policy.

ii)          Regular interaction, both formal and informal between Commanders / officers and

troops.

iii)         Revamping of grievances redressal machinery.

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iv)         Provision of telephone facilities to the troops to facilitate being in touch with family

members and to reduce tension in remote  locations.

v)         Increased Risk and Hardship allowance.

vi)         Yoga classes for better stress management.

vii)        Recreational and sports facilities.

viii) Basic amenities/facilities for troops and their families.

ix)         Better medical facilities.

This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Maken  in the Lok Sabha