Mumbai, Dec 30 (PTI) Admitting that the Home
Guards and Civil Defence unit has been neglected
so far, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil today
said the government has initiated steps to
strengthen the force in terms of manpower and
equipment.
Home Guards and Civil Defence force, which is
tasked as an auxiliary to the police, today
celebrated its 63rd anniversary at its headquarters
in south Mumbai.
"In the backdrop of terror attacks in Mumbai and
threats lingering over the state, the existing
43,000 strength needs to be increased in near
future. The force will also be provided additional
equipment so that it can effectively deal with any
adverse situation," Patil said on the occasion.
"Civil Defence men would also be given Rs 150
per day, the amount being paid to Home
guards," he said. Presently, civil defence
volunteers are paid Rs 75 per day.
Guards and Civil Defence unit has been neglected
so far, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil today
said the government has initiated steps to
strengthen the force in terms of manpower and
equipment.
Home Guards and Civil Defence force, which is
tasked as an auxiliary to the police, today
celebrated its 63rd anniversary at its headquarters
in south Mumbai.
"In the backdrop of terror attacks in Mumbai and
threats lingering over the state, the existing
43,000 strength needs to be increased in near
future. The force will also be provided additional
equipment so that it can effectively deal with any
adverse situation," Patil said on the occasion.
"Civil Defence men would also be given Rs 150
per day, the amount being paid to Home
guards," he said. Presently, civil defence
volunteers are paid Rs 75 per day.
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