Ahmedabad, March 10 Around 100 Ahmedabad Police personnel will undergo fitness training to improve their health under a newly-launched initiative, officials said on Tuesday.
Under the initiative, 'Mission Fit Khaki', these personnel underwent medical tests and full health assessments on Tuesday.
"Around 100 police personnel with a BMI (body mass index) exceeding 30 have been enrolled in Mission Fit Khaki. Medical assessments, including height and weight measurements, were conducted, and this will be followed by a 12-week training programme to enhance their health and physical fitness," said Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G S Malik.
It may be noted that a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obesity.
The senior official was speaking at the launch of the mission at the city police headquarters in Sahibaug.
During the programme, the participants' fitness levels as well as their mental and physical health will be closely monitored and improved wherever necessary, benefiting both the personnel and the police department, he stated.
The course may be extended by an additional four weeks if deemed necessary, Malik added.
The IPS officer emphasized that regular duties of the enrolled personnel will continue as usual.
Only a physical training parade will be conducted every Monday at police headquarters. Throughout the course, personnel will receive guidance on dietary requirements and fitness directly from the commissioner.