eAWAS SYSTEM IN CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
Why in News?
- The eAWAS (or CAPF eAwas) system is an online portal for allotting family accommodations to personnel in India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR).
About
- Launched September 1, 2022, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for transparent, automated online applications.
- Maintains centralized inventory of residential houses and single-family accommodations (SFAs) across CAPFs.
- Enables inter-force allotments if a quarter remains vacant for 4 months, allowing personnel from other forces to apply.
- User-friendly tracking of application status, with all records centralized for stakeholders.
Allotment Statistics
| Force | Allotments |
|---|---|
| Assam Rifles | 7,611 ​ |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 48,854 ​ |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 7,066 ​ |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 50,812 ​ |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 18,324 ​ |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 13,899 ​ |
| Total | 1,46,566 ​ |
CAPFs Covered
- Includes AR, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB (border guarding/internal security roles); NSG for special operations.
- Improves housing satisfaction ratio from 48% at launch toward 73-74% target.
Benefits
- Enhances transparency, eliminating manual processes and force-specific restrictions.
- Supports personnel welfare, allowing focus on duties like counter-terrorism and law enforcement.
