12-05-2025
915 Nashik city constables pass BMI test to qualify for monthly fitness allowance of Rs 250
Nashik: A total of 915 constables with the Nashik city police passed the body mass index (BMI) test this year, qualifying for a monthly
fitness allowance
of Rs 250, slightly down from 953 personnel who cleared the test in 2024. This test is conducted during March, April and May every above the age of 35 are eligible for the fitness allowance of Rs 250, provided they pass the
BMI test
every year.
Senior officers said there were 3,000 constables with the Nashik city police, of whom 2,800 were eligible for the test. "But, only 1,100 of the total eligible constables appeared for the BMI test. Of these, 915 cleared it, meaning that the BMI of the remaining constables was above 25," the officer said.A constable, who did not wish to be named, said police personnel became health-conscious, learning the importance of daily exercise and a balanced diet after the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Of late, several police personnel have started trekking and jogging to stay healthy. After the pandemic, awareness about health has definitely increased in the police force. Still, many do not appear for the BMI test, which is voluntary, as the allowance of Rs 250 is too little," the constable police commissioners, past and present, of the
Nashik police
commissionerate have always stressed the importance of the health of personnel as it directly affects their work.
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"We have been constantly motivating police personnel to stay in the best shape, as it has a good effect on their work and family life too," DCP (HQ) Chandrakant Khandvi said. Body Mass Index (BMI) is determined through a calculation that involves dividing an individual's weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared.
According to the World Health Organization's BMI classification system, individuals are categorised into distinct groups: those with a BMI below 18.5 are classified as underweight, whilst those between 18.5 and 24.9 fall within the normal weight range. Additionally, people with BMI values from 25 to 29.9 are classified as overweight, and those with values exceeding 30 are placed in the obese category.
