Tamil Nadu government to provide ₹1 crore for police personnel dying in heroic circumstances
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Role of civil services· Prelims·
Police welfare and morale: a relevant GS2 case study on state-level institutional support for security forces.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government issued an order to provide ₹1 crore in compensation to families of police personnel who die performing law and order duties under heroic circumstances.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government sanctioned an annual allocation of ₹2 crore for compensation to families of police personnel. The decision followed a proposal by the Director-General of Police to boost morale.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCompensation amount: ₹1 crore for families of police personnel dying in heroic circumstances
- FactAnnual allocation: ₹2 crore sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government
- PostDirector-General of Police (DGP) proposed the measure to boost morale
Prelims practice question
What is the annual allocation sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government for the compensation of police personnel dying in heroic circumstances?
- (a)₹5 crore
- (b)₹10 crore
- (c)₹15 crore
- (d)₹2 crore
Show answer
Answer: (d) ₹2 crore — The Tamil Nadu government sanctioned an annual allocation of ₹2 crore for compensation to families of police personnel.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of institutional support and financial compensation in ensuring the morale and welfare of frontline security forces in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Morale-retention: Financial security as a tool to mitigate psychological stress in high-risk policing
- Fiscal allocation: Balancing state budgetary constraints with the need for adequate welfare schemes for uniformed personnel
Keywords: Police Welfare · Morale Boosting · State Compensation · Law and Order · Public Safety
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