CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focus

The Central Reserve Police Force is considering reinstating the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to alleviate promotion delays for its 325,000 personnel and to attract retiring Army Agniveers. Field formations have been asked to hold stakeholder meetings within two days to gather opinions on the proposal.

Source: CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focus — The Hindu

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