Punjab Police Continues Welfare Initiatives for Personnel and Their Families.
More than Rs. 1 billion 96 crore 67 lakh spent on police force welfare so far this year.
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has been continuously undertaking measures for the welfare of his force and their families under a comprehensive strategy, under which more than Rs. 1 billion 96 crore 67 lakh have so far been spent on the welfare of the police force during the current year. Punjab Police spokesperson while sharing details, said that more than Rs. 59 crore 91 lakh 48 thousand were released in the form of educational scholarships for the children of police employees. Similarly, more than Rs. 54 crore were provided as wedding gifts for the daughters of police employees. Furthermore, more than Rs. 29 crore 99 lakh were released to support the medical treatment of police personnel and their families, while more than Rs. 25 crore 81 lakh 52 thousand were given under retirement grants. More than Rs. 19 crore 19 lakh were provided to the families of police employees under subsistence allowance. Likewise, Rs. 5 crore 97 lakh 50 thousand were released for funeral expenses, and more than Rs. 1 crore 78 lakh 60 thousand were provided as immediate financial assistance to the police force. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Police Welfare Fund and income generated through welfare sources are being utilized to address the needs of the force and their families. He further said that MOUs have also been signed with renowned hospitals and educational institutions to ensure medical treatment and quality education for police employees and their families.
(Handout No. 1182)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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