Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Madhya Pradesh: Women Police Seek Nutrition Aid Amidst Struggles
Some women police officers in Madhya Pradesh are having trouble staying healthy because they don't have enough money for food.
They are often anemic and malnourished.
The police department is asking for extra money to help these women buy nutritious food.
The demanding training, which includes running and exercises, requires good food.
The police want to provide an allowance, similar to what other central forces offer, to make sure these women can stay healthy.
Women police constables in Madhya Pradesh are struggling with malnutrition due to insufficient financial support.
The training section of the police department has requested an additional ₹4,500 per month for food or nutrition allowance.
Over 1,100 women constables are currently in training across the state as part of Police Recruitment 2023.
Many trainees are anemic and malnourished, lacking adequate access to nutritious food.
The proposed allowance aims to support the physical demands of training and improve overall health.
- Who
- Women police constables and the training section of the police department.
- What
- The police department is requesting a food or nutrition allowance for women police constables.
- When
- The request was made recently due to concerns about the poor health of the trainees.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve the health of the women constables who are often malnourished and anemic, impacting their ability to complete demanding physical training.
Supporters
No opposing viewpoints available
Importance of Nutrition
Supporters
Providing adequate nutrition to women police constables is crucial for their health and performance.
No opposing viewpoints available
No opposing view.
- Requested Allowance
- ₹4,500 per month
- Total Trainees (approx.)
- 3,400+
- Women Trainees (approx.)
- 1,100+
- Recruitment
- Police Recruitment 2023
- Existing Stipend
- 70-90% of full salary during probation
- Central Forces Allowance
- ₹4,564 (for some)