Pramesh S Jain
Move aimed at strengthening industrial security in Kalyana Karnataka;annual recurring expenditure estimated at Rs 81.61 crore.
The Karnataka Police Department has proposed setting up a new battalion of the Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) in Kalaburagi district to strengthen industrial security infrastructure in the Kalyana Karnataka region and create employment opportunities for local youth.
Director General of Police (Internal Security Division) B. Dayananda has submitted a proposal to the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) for establishing the new battalion,following a representation by Mohan Kumar Danappa,member of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority.
In his proposal,Dayananda has stated that a separate KSISF battalion in the Kalaburagi region is necessary to provide security to various sensitive installations across Kalyana Karnataka and neighbouring districts.
According to the departmental proposal,the new battalion would have a sanctioned strength of 1,170 personnel,including officers in the ranks of Commandant,Assistant Commandant,Inspectors,Police Sub-Inspectors and other police personnel.
The estimated annual recurring expenditure for establishing and operating the battalion is Rs. 81,61,49,772 (approximately Rs 81.61 crore).
The proposed non-recurring expenditure is Rs. 19,01,40,000 (approximately Rs 19.01 crore).
Boost to Kalyana Karnataka:
The proposed battalion is expected to strengthen security arrangements at industrial establishments and important public installations in Kalaburagi,Yadgir,Bidar, Raichur,Koppal,Ballari and Vijayanagara districts.
Apart from improving regional security and administrative efficiency,the move is also expected to open up employment opportunities for youth in the Kalyana Karnataka region through recruitment to the force.
However,the proposal is currently at the departmental level.The establishment of the battalion and the recruitment process will be taken up only after the State Government grants its approval.
