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AP Govt Grants Extra Surrender Leave, Higher Pensions for Police
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved additional surrender leave and increased pension benefits for police personnel, according to APNGOs representative Venu Gopal.
The Andhra Pradesh government has formally agreed to grant police officers an extra period of surrender leave, a move aimed at improving work‑life balance for law‑enforcement personnel.
In addition to the leave extension, the state has decided to raise pension benefits for serving and retired police officers. The policy change is expected to provide better financial security for those who have spent years in service.
Venu Gopal, a senior official with the Andhra Pradesh National Guard Organizations (APNGOs), confirmed that the decision was taken after consultations with police leadership and welfare groups.
The move is part of a broader effort by the state to enhance the welfare of its police force, potentially boosting morale and retention among officers across Andhra Pradesh.
In addition to the leave extension, the state has decided to raise pension benefits for serving and retired police officers. The policy change is expected to provide better financial security for those who have spent years in service.
Venu Gopal, a senior official with the Andhra Pradesh National Guard Organizations (APNGOs), confirmed that the decision was taken after consultations with police leadership and welfare groups.
The move is part of a broader effort by the state to enhance the welfare of its police force, potentially boosting morale and retention among officers across Andhra Pradesh.