CM inaugurates home guard dept buildings worth Rs 15cr

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated various buildings of the home guard department constructed at a cost of Rs 15.05 crore. These buildings include an administrative block built at Rs 3.15 crore at the Home Guards Battalion Training Centre, Parala in Shimla district; a Rs 73 lakh-worth Home Guards 4/2 Company Office in Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district; a Home Guards 4/4 Company Office in Renuka Ji of Sirmaur district built at Rs 81 lakh; a Rs 81 lakh-worth Home Guards 4/6 Company Office in Moginand of Sirmaur district. tnn

No takers for home guard jobs in Kodagu, says ASP

Kodagu district is facing a shortage of home guards, with only 187 personnel currently active despite a provision for 500. During Home Guard Day celebrations, officials praised the dedication of these volunteers who receive Rs 500 per day for their service in areas like traffic control.

14,000 Home Guards to Assist in Maha Kumbh

Approximately 14,000 home guards, specially trained for 90 days, will support police during the Maha Kumbh in traffic and crowd management. Uttar Pradesh minister Dharmveer Prajapati announced this during the Home Guards Foundation Day, praising their contributions to security, elections, and social work.

Home guards are unsung heroes in societys safety

Goa DGP Alok Kumar lauded home guards as unsung heroes, emphasizing their crucial role in maintaining order and assisting police. He advocated for their inclusion in reward systems, recognizing their contributions during festivals and emergencies. Kumar highlighted their dedication, with 1,230 personnel currently serving, and the government's 10% reservation policy for home guards in various security forces.

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