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, established in 1948 by the

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. It is regulated under the Prantiya Rakshak Dal Act and Rules. The Department of Youth Welfare & Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) in Uttar Pradesh oversees the security force's operations. The department is currently headed by Chief Minister

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. As of the year 2020, the force included 45,000 personnel. Prantiya Rakshak Dal works to maintain security and peace in challenging situations. The IAS officer

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has been serving as the current Secretary and Director General of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal since his appointment in February 2023.

History

Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) was founded in 1948 as an alternate security force to maintain community harmony and peace in rural areas, to make them self-reliant and disciplined, for self-protection, and to prevent crimes. It was formed under the United Provinces Armed Constabulary Act of 1948, and came into effect on December 11, 1948, as published in the official gazette of the Uttar Pradesh government. When the PRD was founded in 1948, it was initially placed under the Home Department. In 1952, it was transferred to the Planning Department to facilitate manpower mobilization for various state activities.

Eligibility and payscale

The minimum qualification for the position is a high school education; however, candidates must also meet specified height and weight requirements. Individuals aged between 18 and 45 are eligible to apply. Recruitment is on the basis of daily wages, and individuals receive a daily payment of Rs 500 with no additional allowances. They receive a monthly remuneration of ₹15000. Their dress code and duty hours are both fixed. In Prantiya Rakshak Dal, youths from rural areas are primarily recruited. However, in December 2022, the government announced the recruitment of youths from urban cities. The Prantiya Rakshak Dal has been operating in the state of

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since 1948. The educational qualification for Regional Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal officers in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand is a

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from a recognized university or any other qualification deemed equivalent by the government.

Responsibilities

PRD personnel are deployed in security arrangements at police stations, traffic management, fairs, pilgrimage sites, and other places. They are also deployed to assist the police in various tasks. Along with police stations, PRD Jawan's are also deployed in many government institutions.

References

External links

Official website
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