CM Doubles Cop’s Uniform Allowances, Hikes Incentives

Bhubaneswar: With the aim to make the state police force more efficient, proactive and responsive, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi doubled their allowances and hiked incentives.

As per the official press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the police Inspectors will now receive an annual uniform allowance of Rs 8,600, up from Rs 4,300, while the Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors will see their allowance rise from Rs 4,200 to Rs 8,400.

Likewise, the Constables, Havildars, and Sepoys will benefit from an increase from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, and personnel in the Special Striking Force (Ex-Army) will receive Rs 11,800, up from Rs 5,900. This enhanced allowance will also apply to personnel of equivalent ranks.

Additionally, extra duty incentives have been significantly raised to motivate lower-ranking officers. Constables, Sepoys, and equivalent ranks will now receive up to Rs 25,000 annually, while Havildars and personnel of similar ranks will receive up to Rs 30,000. These financial enhancements are expected to boost the operational efficiency of the police force, particularly in maintaining law and order across the state.

During a meeting with the top concerned police officers at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Minister urged them to work with dedication and professionalism, emphasising the goal of transforming Odisha into a model state for peace and order. He advised the force to prioritise immediate assistance to the helpless, ensure prompt registration of FIRs, and conduct timely investigations to enhance public trust in the system. “The Odisha Police must be efficient and disciplined to meet the expectations of the people and make Odisha a beacon of law and order,” he stated.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the state government’s commitment to strengthening the police force. With approximately 16,000 vacant posts in the Odisha Police, the government has decided to create an additional 16,059 new positions. Once filled, these posts will significantly improve the police-to-population ratio, enhancing the force’s ability to serve the state effectively. Majhi further encouraged police officers to study the operational strategies of other states to adopt best practices and elevate the Odisha Police’s performance.