Home Minister's Police Training Medal Statistics: Medals by State and Force
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For 2017-18, the Ministry of Home Affairs received 560 nominations for the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training and found 245 eligible. CRPF won 24 medals and BSF 22, while Maharashtra led the states with 18. The full state and force-wise list declared in August 2019 is below.
Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training: key numbers
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Top states and UTs by medals (2017-18)
Union Home Minister's Medals for Excellence in Police Training awarded to State and UT police for 2017-18, for the 14 with five or more medals, as declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 14 August 2019.
| State/UT | Medals |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 18 |
| Rajasthan | 10 |
| West Bengal | 10 |
| Delhi | 8 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 7 |
| Karnataka | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 6 |
| Haryana | 6 |
| Odisha | 6 |
| Telangana | 6 |
| Assam | 5 |
| Punjab | 5 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 14 August 2019
Medals to central forces and organisations (2017-18)
Medals awarded to Central Armed Police Forces and central police organisations for 2017-18.
| Force or organisation | Medals |
|---|---|
| CRPF | 24 |
| BSF | 22 |
| CISF | 12 |
| ITBP | 8 |
| SSB | 8 |
| BPR&D | 4 |
| IB | 3 |
| DCPW | 2 |
| NEPA | 2 |
| SVP NPA | 2 |
| Assam Rifles | 1 |
| NDRF | 1 |
| NSG | 1 |
| NICFS | 1 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 14 August 2019
How the police training medal is decided
What the numbers show
The Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training honours trainers and support staff in police training institutions. For 2017-18, the Ministry of Home Affairs received 560 nominations and 245 nominees were recommended as eligible, according to the list declared on 14 August 2019 and released by PIB.
Who won the medals
Central forces took a large share. CRPF won 24 medals and BSF 22, followed by CISF with 12 and ITBP and SSB with 8 each. Smaller central organisations such as the BPR&D, the Intelligence Bureau and the National Police Academy received between one and four.
Among states and UTs, Maharashtra led with 18 medals. Rajasthan and West Bengal had 10 each, and Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir 8 each. Most other states received between one and seven. Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and Goa received one each.
The medal quota
The MHA standard operating procedure for the scheme set a total of 167 medals a year, divided between States, UTs and central forces according to sanctioned strength on 1 January 2013. It said the numbers would be reviewed every three years or after a major change in force strength. The 2017-18 count of 245 eligible nominees is higher than that original quota. The PIB release does not explain the difference.
What the figures do not tell you
The figures count medals, not the size of each force's training staff, so a large force can win more medals simply because it has more trainers. The list covers one year only.
Where to check for updates
BPR&D calls nominations and publishes the list of awardees on its website, and MHA releases the totals through PIB when the medals are declared.
Frequently asked questions
How many police training medals are awarded each year?
The MHA standard operating procedure set a quota of 167 medals a year, based on sanctioned strength on 1 January 2013. For 2017-18, 245 nominees were recommended as eligible out of 560 nominations.
Which state won the most police training medals?
Maharashtra, with 18 medals for 2017-18. Rajasthan and West Bengal had 10 each.
Which central force won the most?
CRPF won 24 medals and BSF 22 for 2017-18, followed by CISF with 12.
Are there figures for later years?
The 2017-18 list, released by PIB on 14 August 2019, is the latest state-wise count we found on an official site. BPR&D publishes the names of awardees.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1582003)
- uppolice.gov.in (uppolice.gov.in/writereaddata/uploadedCirculars/C_201508181720228669.pdf)