In a major administrative development, the Central Government has approved an increase in the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre strength for Telangana, raising the number of sanctioned posts from 139 to 151. This decision comes after repeated representations from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and active support in Parliament by Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy.
Background and Context
The approval was granted as part of the Centre’s routine five-year cadre review, which assesses IPS manpower requirements across states based on evolving administrative demands. Upon assuming office, CM Revanth Reddy made three formal submissions to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), urging a revision of the cadre strength to meet Telangana’s growing policing and governance needs.
Official Cadre Allocation
The revised IPS cadre structure for Telangana is as follows:
Service Duty Posts: 83
Central Deputation Reserve Posts: 33
State Deputation Reserve Posts: 20
Training Reserve Posts: 2
Leave Reserve and Junior Reserve Posts: 13
Posts for Promotion Quota: 46
Posts for Direct Recruitment: 105
This reallocation reflects the Centre’s recognition of the state’s growing law enforcement demands and administrative complexity.
Parliamentary Assurance and Impact
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, responding to concerns raised in Parliament, had assured that the request would be reviewed promptly. The cadre expansion is expected to strengthen Telangana’s policing infrastructure, improve internal security, and enhance the implementation of law and order initiatives across the state.
This decision marks a positive response to Telangana’s proactive efforts and highlights the importance of strategic cadre management in effective governance.
