In a significant move to bolster the morale and efficiency of the Odisha Police, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a substantial increase in uniform allowances and extra duty incentives for police personnel.
The decision, aimed at making the state police force more proactive and responsive, has been warmly welcomed by the Constable, Havildar, and Sepoy Association, who met the Chief Minister at Lok Seva Bhawan to express their gratitude.
The uniform allowance for police personnel, ranging from Constables to Inspectors, has been doubled. Inspectors will now receive an annual uniform allowance of ₹8,600, up from ₹4,300, while Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors will see their allowance rise from ₹4,200 to ₹8,400. Constables, Havildars, and Sepoys will benefit from an increase from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000, and personnel in the Special Striking Force (Ex-Army) will receive ₹11,800, up from ₹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 ₹25,000 annually, while Havildars and personnel of similar ranks will receive up to ₹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 the meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Minister Majhi urged the police personnel 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.
The event was graced by Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania, who delivered a welcome address and thanked the Chief Minister for the state government’s efforts to empower various police departments. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department Satyabrata Sahu, and senior police officials were also present. The Constable, Havildar, and Sepoy Association, led by President Anil Kumar Shandh and Secretary Kishore Kumar Mahanti, expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the government’s support.
This landmark decision is a step toward equipping the Odisha Police with the resources and motivation needed to uphold law and order, ensuring a safer and more secure state for all its citizens.
