- Important decisions on health, education, mental health, promotion and administrative facilities taken at the annual meeting of the State-level Joint Police Advisory Committee and Police Welfare Committee.
- Director General of Police informed about public hearing, timely redressal of complaints and effective efforts related to mental health.
With the aim of continuously improving the welfare, service facilities and working conditions of police personnel and their families, the annual meeting of the State Joint Police Advisory Committee and Police Welfare Committee was held today under the chairmanship of Director General of Police, Mr. Kailash Makwana, in the Golden Jubilee Auditorium of the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management. Various welfare issues related to police personnel and their families were discussed in the meeting and necessary decisions were taken.
The meeting began with condolences for the sudden death of Mr. Dilip Puri, Inspector-in-Charge of Khategaon Police Station in Dewas district, who died in the line of duty last night. The officers and staff present observed a two-minute silence to pay tribute to the deceased officer.
At the meeting, Director General of Police, Mr. Kailash Makwana, stated that the police force is a disciplined, uniformed organization. To maintain the organization’s efficiency and morale, it is essential to focus on the welfare of police personnel and their families, along with discipline. He stated that timely resolution of issues related to police personnel’s health, family satisfaction, and financial security is the organization’s primary responsibility.
He stated that most of the decisions made at the previous meeting have been implemented. He directed unit heads to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach eligible police personnel and their families in a timely manner and to regularly review the implementation of the schemes.
- Instructions to adopt a sensitive approach towards policemen and their families
The Director General of Police directed all unit heads to organize regular public hearings, resolve complaints in a timely manner and ensure sensitive and good behavior towards common citizens and subordinate staff.
He said that in case of emergency, dependent families of police personnel should not face unnecessary documentation difficulties in obtaining financial assistance. Necessary assistance should be provided to families by regularly monitoring matters related to insurance claims and other benefits at the unit level.
- Special attention to mental health
Describing the mental health of policemen as an important issue, the Director General of Police said that mental health related issues should be taken seriously and efforts should be made to resolve them at the institutional level.
He appreciated the proposal for a mental health counseling center. He also emphasized the need for regular review of meditation and mental health sessions conducted in collaboration with the Heartfulness Foundation and the promotion of activities such as yoga, asanas, and pranayama.
- Emphasis on making educational facilities more useful for children of police families
While giving instructions to increase the utility of Disha Learning Centers, the Director General of Police said that these centers should not be limited to just libraries but should be developed according to the actual educational needs of the children of police families. He directed to invite expert teachers for a limited period as per the need, make maximum use of online coaching and organize special classes according to the demand of the children at the unit level.
He also stressed the need to provide adequate space, better internet access, and appropriate study time at the centers. Officials were also invited to provide suggestions regarding the operation of the centers, child participation, available resources, and practical problems.
- Information on improvements in recruitment, promotion and administrative facilities
Director General of Police Mr. Kailash Makwana, while detailing efforts being made to increase the efficiency of the police force and reduce the workload, said that the recruitment process for approximately 19,000 to 20,000 posts is complete/ongoing in the two years 2025 and 2026. After an eight-year gap, Sub-Inspector and Subedar cadres have been recruited and their training has begun, and the recruitment process is underway for 1,000 Constable Driver posts.
He stated that nearly 28,000 police personnel have been promoted, expediting long-pending promotion cases in various cadres. Compassionate appointment cases have also been resolved with sensitivity. With the launch of the leave module within the eHRMS, the leave application and approval process has been made online.
- Appreciation of the contribution of the police in law and order and operations
Director General of Police Mr. Makwana appreciated the contribution of police officers and employees in maintaining law and order in the state, peaceful celebration of festivals, effective management of sensitive situations and various campaigns.
He stated that last year, the Madhya Pradesh Police succeeded in rescuing over 14,000 girls, the best-ever achievement in rescuing girls in a single year. He also praised the police force’s efforts toward Naxal eradication and noted the out-of-turn promotions awarded to police officers and employees who made outstanding contributions to the campaign. Emphasis was also placed on maintaining effective public awareness and enforcement activities toward the goal of a drug-free India.
- Five police units honored for their outstanding work in the de-addiction campaign
The Director General of Police commended the contributions of police units in both phases of the “Drugs are a Distance” campaign. He honored five police units for their outstanding performance during the de-addiction campaign. These included Indore Urban and Bhopal Urban, under the leadership of the Police Commissioner, for extensive public participation, effective operations, and awareness activities, and Balaghat, Burhanpur, and Chhindwara, under the leadership of the Superintendent of Police, for effective campaign implementation, public awareness, and community participation.
The Director General of Police congratulated the officers, staff, and every member of these units involved in the campaign, saying that this honor is a recognition of the collective efforts of the entire team. Other police units should also draw inspiration from these efforts and continue working towards de-addiction.
- Strengthened the financial security of police personnel families
The meeting also reviewed provisions related to the financial security of police personnel and their dependent families. As decided at the 2025 State-Level Joint Police Advisory Annual Meeting, the amount of financial assistance provided from the Benevolent Fund has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
- Review of Police Salary Package and Insurance Benefits
The meeting reviewed the facilities being provided by various banks under the Police Salary Package Scheme. The Director General of Police directed that the salary accounts of eligible police personnel be registered under the PSP category according to the prescribed procedures and that police personnel and their families be provided adequate information about the available insurance benefits.
- Scholarships worth Rs 5.45 crore to 1,694 students from the Education Fund
The meeting was briefed on the progress of welfare schemes operated at the police headquarters. Under the Education Fund, scholarships totaling approximately ₹5.45 crore (5.45 crore rupees) have been provided to the children of 1,694 police personnel so far in the current financial year.
Assistance of approximately Rs 5 crore 24 lakh has been provided to 1,701 beneficiaries from the families of about 1 lakh 26 thousand contributors associated with the Education Fund.
- Consideration on increasing the panel of hospitals in Police Health Plan
Currently, 64 hospitals are contracted under the Police Health Plan, of which 11 are located outside the state. The meeting discussed the possibility of expanding the panel of hospitals to meet the needs of police personnel and adding hospitals in border states, where police personnel typically seek treatment, to the plan.
- Emphasis on encouraging sports talent
The Sports Promotion Scheme, aimed at promoting the children of police personnel in the field of sports, was also reviewed. Emphasis was placed on identifying eligible children who have excelled in national and state-level competitions and making active efforts to ensure they receive the benefits of the scheme.
- More than 300 children have achieved success through Disha Learning Centre
The meeting was informed that Disha Learning Center libraries are currently operating in 86 units across the state. These centers provide library facilities, study materials, and online coaching to children from police families. Last year, more than 300 children from police families succeeded in various competitive examinations through these centers.
Suggestions were also received in the meeting for organizing online coaching platform, special sessions by subject experts, training on spoken English and other useful subjects.
- Consideration of other proposals including Police School and Swasti Hospital
The meeting also discussed other issues related to the welfare of police personnel and their families, including proposals related to police schools and health hospitals. The relevant branches were directed to examine the suggestions presented by officers from various units and take necessary action.
In the meeting, Additional Director General of Police (Welfare) Mr. Solomon Yash Kumar Minj gave a presentation on the major welfare schemes being run at the Police Headquarters level and their progress.
On this occasion, Special Director General of Police CID Shri Pankaj Shrivastava, Special Director General of Police Administration Shri Adarsh Katiyar, Special Director General of Police Women Safety Shri Anil Kumar, Additional Director General of Police Shri D Srinivas Verma, Police Commissioner Bhopal Shri Sanjay Kumar, Police Commissioner Indore Shri Santosh Singh along with other senior officers of the Police Headquarters and police officers from various units of the state were present.