Karnataka Police Get Birthday, Anniversary Leave to Boost Morale

Karnataka's Director General of Police has mandated compulsory casual leave for all police personnel on their birthdays and wedding anniversaries. The circular states that celebrating such personal events is crucial for officers working under difficult conditions. This policy aims to help personnel recharge emotionally, spend time with family, and improve their work-life balance. The DGP believes this will boost morale, reduce stress, and ultimately enhance the force's discipline and performance.

Key Points: Karnataka Police Granted Compulsory Leave for Birthdays, Anniversaries

  • Compulsory leave for birthdays
  • Leave for wedding anniversaries
  • Aims to boost morale and productivity
  • Recognizes police sacrifices
  • Improves work-life balance
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Karnataka DGP issues circular granting birthday, anniversary leaves to police personnel

Karnataka DGP M.A. Salim issues circular mandating casual leave for police personnel on birthdays and wedding anniversaries to improve work-life balance.

"Celebrating personal events... is very important for police personnel who work under difficult conditions... - M.A. Salim"

Bengaluru, January 29

Karnataka Director General of Police, M.A. Salim, on Thursday issued a circular regarding the granting of compulsory casual leaves to all police personnel on the occasion of birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

"Celebrating personal events like birthdays and wedding anniversaries is very important for police personnel who work under difficult conditions to ensure public safety and law enforcement..." he wrote in the circular.

The Karnataka DGP stated that celebrating such events with family recharges the personnel emotionally and ensures balance between duty and personal life. It stressed that such events can boost the morale and productivity among officials and contribute to better performance in the line of service.

"Taking leave on these special days helps officers and personnel to recharge emotionally, spend quality time with family and maintain a balance between duty and personal life. This boosts morale. Stress is reduced, and overall job satisfaction increases productivity. This humanitarian act not only recognises their sacrifices but also builds loyalty and strengthens the commitment of the police force, contributing to better discipline and performance in the service..." the circular added.

The circular further directed compulsory leaves for such occasions without fail to all the officials. "In this context, all unit officers have been directed to grant leave without fail to police officers and personnel who request leave on the occasion of their birthdays and wedding anniversaries."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally! A policy that recognises police as humans first. The stress of their job is immense. Spending a birthday with family can be a great mental health break. Hope other states follow Karnataka's lead.
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Aman W
Good step, but implementation is key. Will junior officers actually feel comfortable applying for this leave without pressure? The circular says "compulsory," so I hope it's enforced properly at all levels.
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Sarah B
As someone married to a police officer, this news brought tears to my eyes. We've celebrated so many anniversaries with just a phone call. This recognition of their personal life is long overdue. Thank you.
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Vikram M
A happy police force is a more efficient one. This is smart management. When personnel feel valued, their commitment to public service will naturally increase. Win-win for everyone! 🎉
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Karthik V
While the intent is noble, I have a practical concern. What about essential duties and emergencies on those days? The circular must ensure proper shift management so public safety isn't compromised.

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