It is indeed a historic event for Jammu and Kashmir, as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Government have jointly approved the induction of 31 Jammu and Kashmir Police Services (JKPS) officers into the prestigious Indian Police Services (IPS), the first time in the history of the region that so many officers have been inducted into IPS simultaneously. This induction will also open up promotional avenues for the newly inducted officers, with nearly half a dozen of them becoming eligible for promotion as DIGs.
In recent years, the Government has made significant efforts to reform and streamline the administration in Jammu and Kashmir. One notable reform was the replacement of the old practice of 50:50 induction of officers into the IAS/IPS from the local JKAS/JKPS with a 67:33 ratio, which is the standard practice in the rest of the country. This change was likely aimed at providing more opportunities for officers from the All India Services to serve in the region and bringing greater efficiency and uniformity to governance. It is also important to mention that many officers of the JKPS cadre retired in due process as no time-bound promotions are being done like for the IPS cadre without any delay. The Government must also look into this aspect to avoid stagnated career growth after the DSP rank. More reforms like these in the future to streamline administration will also be well appreciated.
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