Manipur Govt Hikes Ration Allowance for Police Personnel
The Manipur Governor-in-Council has approved a hike in ration money allowance for the Manipur Police Department. Effective September 1, 2025, the monthly allowance will rise from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per head, covering personnel of the Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion, Civil Police, Manipur Police Telecommunication Organisation, Central Motor Transport Workshop, and the Village Defence Force. With a force size of roughly 42,000, the decision implies an additional monthly outlay of about ₹2.1 crore, aimed at morale-building after an extended period of law-and-order challenges.
₹2,500 per head per month for ration money, up from ₹2,000. On the face of it, it looks like a modest increase. But multiply that ₹500 jump by approximately 42,000 personnel, and you get ₹2.1 crore more every single month injected into police welfare. That’s not pocket change—it’s a tangible investment in the people who’ve been on the frontlines of Manipur’s complex security environment for over two years.
The new order kicks in on September 1, 2025, and explicitly spans the breadth of the police establishment: Manipur Rifles (MR), India Reserve Battalion (IRB), Civil Police, the Telecommunication wing, the Central Motor Transport Workshop (CMTW), and Village Defence Force (VDF). The language around the decision is unmistakably welfare-oriented—a morale boost after a long, difficult period.
FAQs
1) What is “ration money allowance,” exactly?
It’s a monthly cash allowance meant to help personnel buy kitchen essentials and daily staples. It’s not the same as receiving free rations; it appears in the pay as a fixed amount.
2) When will the new rate be paid?
The hike is effective September 1, 2025. Once payroll cycles incorporate the change, personnel should see ₹2,500/month reflected for eligible months.
3) Who all are covered by this hike?
The decision spans Manipur Rifles, IRB, Civil Police, Manipur Police Telecommunication Organisation, CMTW, and VDF within the Manipur Police Department.
4) How big is Manipur’s police force and what’s the extra cost?
Approximately 42,000 personnel. At ₹500 extra per head, the incremental cost is around ₹2.1 crore per month, or ₹25.2 crore annually.
5) How does this relate to other welfare steps like DA or risk allowances?
It complements them. Manipur previously announced a 7% DA hike for state employees in 2025 and had earlier enhanced allowances for commandos and forces in vulnerable areas. Ration money is another layer in that welfare stack
