Now JAWANS of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) can keep themselves updated on the various inventories issued to them and provide user feedback for improvement instantly.This has been made possible through a mobile application which has been launched during CRPF’s conference today in New Delhi .
According to a press release ‘ e-KIUL’ is an android based mobile app named ” e-KIUL ,” available for all ranks , enabling the force to connect the procurement process with the last man on the ground. Director General of CRPF Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen launched the app at Annual Provisioning Conference The conference brought together senior officers of CRPF from various field formations to deliberate on vital issues relating to provisioning and logistics.
In his address, Dr. Thaosen emphasized the pivotal role of provisioning and logistics in ensuring the battle preparedness of the organization. He emphasized the importance of provisioning in operational success. Adding that CRPF ranks among the best-equipped forces in the world, he laid stress on the need for constant adaptation in order to meet the ever evolving needs and requirements of the Force. Operational requirements should dictate the procurement of new arms, ammunition, vehicles and equipment.
During the course of the conference, senior officers expressed their views on the current status of procurement and provisioning in their respective formations, highlighting the challenges and issues that needed to be addressed. They laid emphasis on the need to make the process more efficient and hassle-free for the benefit of the troops on the ground. Key agenda points included equipping the force to address operational challenges effectively, with a focus on facilitating the operational and protected mobility of troops in sensitive areas.
An officer of the Indian Police Service Dr Thaosen also emphasized on the need for constant modernization efforts in the force, with the induction of state-of-the-art equipment and weaponry. The discussions also revolved around promoting interactions with the industry to facilitate research and development. Furthermore, with the increasing role of women in the force, in both operational and law enforcement duties, the need for human-centric and gender-specific procurement strategies was all the more relevant.
The spirit of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) was the focal point of discussions, with Dr Thaosen emphasizing the procurement of Make in India products as a priority.
Inspector General (Provisions) IPS Sonal V Misra, also apprised about a trial software on ‘ Fleet Management System, ‘ designed to enhance the effectiveness of managing the transport fleet of the force.
In his concluding remarks, CRPF Chief Sujoy Thaosen reiterated the importance of provisioning as a collective responsibility and the commitment to ensuring that CRPF’s troops receive the best equipment in time so that the force remains operationally prepared to address the dynamic internal security challenges.
