Question : JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH EASTERN STATE



(a) whether the Government is aware that the people of North Eastern State are not getting proper representation in jobs in Para Military Forces;

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereupon;

(c) the details of recruitments made by the para Military Forces from North Eastern Region during the last three years, State-wise; and

(d) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to improve the situation?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SHRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a) & (b): The recruitment in Central Police Forces (CPFs) is done in different states according to their respective population ratios.The total number of persons recruited in North Eastern States in all the CPFs is according to such population ratio norms. However, there is excess recruitment in some forces and shortfall in others.

(c) : A statement indicating details of recruitment made by CPFs in the North Eastern States during the year 2001 to 2003 is enclosed as Annexure.

(d) : Does not arise in view of answer to parts (a) and (b). However, programme of recruitment in States is given wide publicity through print and electronic media by CPFs.