Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Karnataka Police to Receive 50% Hardship Allowance Hike
Karnataka plans to increase the extra hardship allowance paid to police officers by 50%.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said police work long hours and can face dangerous situations.
The announcement was made at a police training event in Bengaluru.
The National Security Guard is helping train Karnataka police to improve their skills.
The government is also considering using some building rooftops for helicopter rescues during fires or attacks.
Special squads may be created in every district to address rowdyism.
Police will receive more support to fight growing cybercrime.
The government also wants better housing and less pressure for police personnel.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a 50% increase in hardship allowance for police personnel.
The increase will follow similar allowances in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he said.
The announcement came during an NSG-led capacity-building programme for Karnataka police in Bengaluru.
The government is considering rooftop helipads on high-rise buildings for emergency rescue operations.
Dedicated anti-rowdy squads, cybercrime training, drones and improved police housing were also discussed.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the Karnataka government and Karnataka police personnel.
- What
- The government agreed to increase police hardship allowance by 50% and announced several police welfare, training and security measures.
- When
- Friday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To address police personnel’s financial and welfare needs and strengthen public safety, emergency response and crime-fighting capabilities.
- Allowance increase
- Hardship allowance for police personnel will rise by 50%.
- Training provider
- The National Security Guard is providing capacity-building training to Karnataka police.
- Emergency planning
- The government is exploring rooftop helipads on high-rise buildings for emergency rescue operations.
- Anti-rowdy squads
- Dedicated squads are being established in every district, including Bengaluru, under separate IPS officers.
- Cybercrime response
- Police are being urged to upgrade their skills and use technology to address increasing cybercrime.
- Police technology
- Drones are being deployed for security purposes.
- Population and visitors
- Shivakumar said Karnataka has around seven crore people and about two lakh foreigners.