Chhattisgarh demands ₹2,150 crore from Centre for police welfare

The 15th Finance Commission, headed by Chairman NK Singh along with its members and senior officials were on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from July 23 to July 25. The team met senior officials of the Chhattisgarh administration and also CM Bhupesh Baghel.

Updated on: Jul 28, 2019, 21:21:02 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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For the well-being of the security personnel posted in the left wing extremism (LWE) areas of the state, the Chhattisgarh home department has demanded for ₹2,150 crores from the 15th Finance Commission.

The Chhattisgarh police personnel get only 7 percent of their basic salary for renting houses. (Image used for representational purpose only). (HT PHOTO.)

The 15th Finance Commission, headed by Chairman NK Singh along with its members and senior officials were on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from July 23 to July 25. The team met senior officials of the Chhattisgarh administration and also CM Bhupesh Baghel.

“We have demanded ₹2300 crores from the Commission in which about ₹2150 crore is for building houses for the police and the rest ₹150 crore is for enhancing the training institutes of the police,” a senior IPS officer present in the meeting said.

According to the Chhattisgarh police record, there are about 75,000 police personnel for whom about only 15,000 houses have been built.

“We have demanded the money for building houses across the state but the important part is for LWE areas. Out of 27 districts, 14 are Maoist affected and we have limited resources hence for LWE areas, we have very less amount to spend on housing facility. This time, if we get this money we can build the other 15,000 houses,” said home secretary CK Khetan talking to Hindustan Times.

It is worth mentioning here that the Chhattisgarh police personnel get only 7 percent of their basic for renting houses.

“In most cases, police personnel get less than ₹1,000 for renting a house, which is practically not possible today. If a constable is fighting for the nation in LWE area, he/she wants his family to live in peace, which will enhance the well-being and in turn their efficiency. The aim is to motivate the police personnel fighting in LWE areas,” said another senior police official posted in Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh police records that more than 65 percent of the total Chhattisgarh police force is posted in LWE districts of the state and in most of the districts, the residential facility is negligible.

“We have also demanded money for specialized warfare institutes which include – jungle warfare Institute of Kanker district and four Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorism (CIATC).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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