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Officials said the study will help the force assign larger and more diverse roles to women, particularly in forward and operational areas
According to an official communication, a set of questions was drafted, covering topics related to personal life, professional life, and work-life balance. (PTI)
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has conducted a special study to understand the physical and mental well-being of women in the force.
According to an official communication, a set of questions was drafted, covering topics related to personal life, professional life, and work-life balance. The aim of understanding the mental health of women includes identifying if anyone is facing personal or professional issues. Officials also stated that the study will help the force assign larger and more diverse roles to women, particularly in forward and operational areas.
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“We have drafted three sets of questions that address both professional and personal issues. Questions such as whether they get enough time with family or their spouse, and the challenges they face in maintaining work-life balance, were asked. We have received responses from women deployed in various parts of the country, including remote areas and metropolitan cities,” said a senior CRPF official.
All women, whether on leave or away from duty, were asked to provide responses.
Another senior official explained that this study is dedicated to women and will also help the force understand what changes are needed to make women more comfortable in the force, particularly in challenging areas.
“One of the aims of this study is to identify the challenges women face in different units. It will assist the force in understanding what changes are needed to ensure women are more comfortable while performing their duties. It is expected that, after addressing these challenges and making the necessary arrangements, women will be assigned more significant roles in difficult and operational areas,” the official said.
For men, the CRPF has recently updated its SOP, requiring units to track CIBIL reports, monitor alcohol consumption, and observe gambling and other addictions among personnel. The CRPF has also introduced a new SOP aimed at curbing deaths by suicide and fratricide. This SOP mandates that commanders maintain a record of jawans’ personal problems and update them regularly after conducting interviews with the personnel.
The force has also mandated the formation of committees at the unit and company levels. Although there have been multiple efforts to address the issue of suicide, no significant impact has been observed so far. However, this time, the CRPF has introduced a new measure: personnel returning from leave must undergo an interview.