MEASURES TAKEN FOR THE WELFARE OF CAPFS PERSONNEL

The article details various welfare measures implemented by the Government of India for the personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and their families. These initiatives include financial assistance, educational support through the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) with specific amounts for girls and boys, housing, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, it mentions benefits for Next of Kin (NoKs) such as travel fare concessions and allotment of Oil Product Agencies, along with the provision of a 'Casualty Certificate' similar to that for Armed Forces. These measures were stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.