Attrition in CPF

Attrition in CPF
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PIB Press Release         The details of  attrition in Central Para-Military Forces are as under:- Force Male/Female Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 (upto 30.6.10) Assam Rifles M F 2270 - 1179 - 1492 - 474 - BSF M F 3609    06 4845 04 7755 06 2099 01 CISF M F 1605    26 1916 43 2515 79 1382 35 CRPF M F 5108    79 5504 101 7562 87 3478 44 ITBP M F  440   04 586 05 978 05 364 01 SSB M F 885 - 796 - 1218      03 257       01             The main reasons for attrition are superannuation, retirement, removal from service on account of disciplinary proceedings, death or disability, resignation and voluntary retirement. However, the main reasons for leaving of their job by Force personnel are:- i)   Family/Personal/Domestic problems. ii)  Separation from family for long duration. iii)  Difficult duties in remote or hard  areas. iv) Sickness /Mental depression/Psychiatric /emotional cases v)  Fear of punishment for wrong doings. vi) Attractive alternative employment. vii) After the 6th CPC, the qualifying service for full pension has been reduced. (e):       The following steps have been taken:- i)          Transparent leave policy. ii)          Regular interaction, both formal and informal between Commanders / officers and             troops. iii)         Revamping of grievances redressal machinery. -2- iv)         Provision of telephone facilities to the troops to facilitate being in touch with family              members and to reduce tension in remote  locations. v)         Increased Risk and Hardship allowance. vi)         Yoga classes for better stress management. vii)        Recreational and sports facilities. viii) Basic amenities/facilities for troops and their families. ix)         Better medical facilities. This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Maken in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. **** RS/KKA