Govt sensitive to increasing demand for paramilitary forces

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) The Government is sensitive to the matter relating to the increasing demand for Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) and has raised additional battalions of CRPF, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Minister of State for Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal said in a written reply that Indian Reserve Battalions are sanctioned from time to time to various States. 104 Indan Reserve battalions have been sanctioned so far to the States.

Responding to another question Mr Jaiswal said women are recruited in various ranks in Para Military Forces (PMFs), except in Sema Suraksha Bal (SSB) and Assam Rifles, as the recruitment rules for the respective ranks.

He said women candidates are given relaxation in height, weight and in physical efficiency tests.

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