JAMMU: A press conference of the Ex. Central Paramilitary Force Welfare Association ( CPMFWA) was held today at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under the presidency of Kuldeep Singh. The conference addressed several pressing demands which were subsequently submitted in a memorandum to Rahul Gandhi, MP and Leader of Opposition in the Parliament, and Malika Arjun for raising in the Central Government.
The key demands highlighted during the conference include implementation of One Rank, One Pension (OROP) for paramilitary forces; Provision of CSD Canteen facilities for paramilitary forces; Enhancement of medical allowances from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000, as recommended by the 110th Parliament standing committee, which has not been responded to by PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh in two tenures; Reservation in government employment for children of paramilitary force personnel; Rectification of pay anomalies for ex-Central Paramilitary Force personnel; Extension of suitable benefits to ex-servicemen of CAPF personnel (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP) by state and UT governments as per the CCS GOI order No. 23-11-2012; Payment of 7th Pay Commission recommendations, including the 2.57 new advisory and 3.68 recommended by the 7th Pay Commission Committee, along with 18 months DA arrears pending for BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, and Assam Rifles retirees; and fulfillment of pending demands concerning OROP and 18 months DA arrears for families of retired paramilitary forces personnel, requested since December 2023.
These demands underscore the association's commitment to advocating for the welfare and rights of ex-Central Paramilitary Force personnel, addressing critical issues affecting their livelihood and well-being, Kuldeep Singh said. He summarizing the comparison between the basic pay scales of Paramilitary Forces and Defence Forces at various ranks and years of service
The comparison of basic pay scales between Paramilitary Forces and Defence Forces reveals notable differences across equivalent ranks and service durations. For instance, a Constable in the Paramilitary Force after completing 24 years of volunteer service earns a basic pay of Rs 10,500. In contrast, a Sepoy in the Defence Force, having served 17 years, receives a higher basic pay of Rs 22,175. Similarly, a Head Constable after 24 years in the Paramilitary Force earns Rs 12,500, whereas a Havaldar with 24 years of service in the Defence Force earns Rs 24,900.
These discrepancies continue across ranks such as ASI, SI, Senior Inspector, Naik Subedar, Subedar, and Subedar Major, reflecting varying pay structures and career progression paths between the two categories of forces, he added. Chairman Ashok Kumar, Vice President Harbans Lal, General Secretary Samba Noor Mohammad, Gulam Nabi Shah (Baramulla) and Bachan lal, kamlesh kumari, Yash Paul (Member) were also present in the press conference.
