Quitting of Job by CPMF Personnel: Lok Sabha Q&A

(i) Whether personnel working in different CAPFs of the Union suffer from stress;
(ii) Possible causes of stress;
(iii) Availability of stress coping mechanisms in the CAPFs
(iv) Factors responsible for the extreme steps taken by personnel identified in the case studies;
(v) Remedial measures to address the problem. 

(i) Deployment in difficult isolated areas under adverse climatic conditions;
(ii) Long and strenuous duty hours;
(iii) Excessive/uncertain mobility at a very short notice;
(iv) Poor living and working conditions;
(v) Prolonged separation from families;
(vi) Education of children-disruption due to frequent movement/transfer;
(vii) Financial crisis in the family due to maintenance of more than one establishment;
(viii) Lack of adequate promotional opportunities, etc. 

(i) Proper Rest and Relief Policy has been introduced in order to ensure adequate rest and relief to the Force personnel;
(ii) Provision of better communication facilities at places of deployment, particularly in remote areas so that Force personnel can remain in regular touch with their families and friends;
(iii) Implementation of rational and fair leave policy;
(iv) Regular interaction between Commander and Jawans is being ensured to reduce the stress level;
(v) Stress Management Capsule courses are regularly being conducted for the troops to mitigate their stress level;
(vi) Regular Yoga has been introduced in the CAPFs by qualified Yoga Instructors;
(vii) Redressal & Grievances Cells have been set up to sort out the problems of serving personnel;
(viii) Development of adequate infrastructure on Border Out Posts (BOPs) for providing basic amenities to the troops and improve their living conditions;
(ix) Introduction of electronic gadgets and construction of roads, fence and flood lights to reduce physical and mental fatigue to the troops and enhance operational efficiency;
(x) Provision of recreational facilities and introduction of Regimental and Community activities including Sports/ Games, etc. at all levels to ensure maximum participation in order to reduce the stress levels;
(xi) Transparency in distribution of duties is ensured to prevent resentment and discontent amongst personnel;
(xii) Organizing talks by Doctors and other Specialists with the CAPFs Jawans to address their personal/psychological concerns etc. 

The above information was submitted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha in reply of question details below:-

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3825

3825 . Shri ARVIND KUMAR CHAUDHARY
M. I. SHANAVAS
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there are reports that many Central Para Military Forces (CPMF) personnel have quitted their jobs;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the total number of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, force-wise;
(c) whether the Government has set up any empowered committee or conducted any survey to find out the reasons or causes behind the high level of attrition;
(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
(e) whether there are reports regarding rising level of job dissatisfaction and job stress among the personnel of the Central forces; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard including the steps taken to stop such cases in future?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
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