The Assam Police has initiated its Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment for 2024 in Guwahati, aiming to monitor and improve the fitness levels of its personnel. The assessment began on Friday and follows the 2023 evaluation, where 1.6% of police personnel (1,223 out of 76,313) were categorized as obese with a BMI of 30 or above.
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The Assam Police BMI assessment for 2024 started at Guwahati today. In 2023, after two phases of assessment, 1.6% (1,223 out of 76,313) were in the obese category (BMI 30+).” He expressed optimism that the figure would decrease in this year’s assessment.
The process is expected to be more efficient this time since only weight measurements are needed; heights were pre-recorded during last year’s assessment. Highlighting his own progress, DGP Singh noted that his BMI improved slightly, reducing from 25.12 in 2023 to 25.02 this year.
The 2023 BMI assessment was conducted across 35 locations in Assam, involving all serving police personnel, including IPS and APS officers. The initiative was directed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and aimed at promoting better health within the force.
DGP Singh previously stated that personnel found in the obese category (BMI 30+) would be given three months to reduce weight. Those failing to meet the target by November could face voluntary retirement, with exceptions made for those with legitimate medical conditions like thyroid issues.