CRPF launches BMI campaign to enhance fitness of personnel

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has launched a special health and fitness initiative for its personnel., G.P. Singh, Director General, CRPF, formally inaugurated the Body Mass Index (BMI) Campaign at the Heritage Club, Force Headquarters, New Delhi on Tuesday, by recording his own BMI. This initiative seeks to ensure that every jawan and officer remains healthy, capable, and combat-ready — reinforcing CRPF as both a “Fit Force” and a resilient “Fighting Force.” The campaign will run from 19 August to 31 October 2025 in two phases:

Phase I: BMI of all personnel will be recorded under the supervision of senior officers and medical staff. Personnel with BMI above the prescribed standard will receive three months of focused support through dietary guidance, physical exercise, and supervised training programmes. A follow-up BMI assessment will be conducted after three months to evaluate progress.

Phase II: Personnel unable to achieve the prescribed BMI standard within this period will undergo structured regimens at three designated specialised training centres. These regimens will focus on customised exercise schedules and proper nutritional guidance to help them attain healthy weight levels. The principal objectives of the campaign are to: 

-Promote health and fitness awareness within the Force

-Prevent lifestyle-related ailments

-Maintain combat readiness by controlling obesity

This initiative is expected to make a significant contribution towards building a healthier, more vigilant, and more effective CRPF in the years ahead. While assessing BMI, due consideration will be given to muscle mass and bone density. Recording of BMI is mandatory for all personnel below 58 years of age and voluntary for those aged between 58 and 60 years. The Force has taken this initiative after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce excess weight and improve overall health.