Excise force strengthened with 157 new recruits, including 28 women
This batch marks a historic milestone for the Excise Academy with the highest number of excise inspectors completing training in a single session. Among the 84 newly appointed excise inspectors, 14 are women—a record number. Additionally, 14 women civil excise officers were also part of the graduating cohort, bringing the total number of women officers in this batch to 28. Apart from them, 59 male civil excise officers have also completed the training and took part in the passing out parade.
'The Excise force is stepping forward at a time when it is facing immense challenges,' said Mr. Rajesh in his address. 'This new team reflects the strength and readiness of the Kerala Excise to meet those challenges head-on and perform their duties with responsibility and efficiency,' he said.
Lauds ADGP
He also lauded Excise Commissioner ADGP Mahipal Yadav for his decisive leadership during a critical phase for the department. 'His ability to steer the force effectively during testing times deserves commendation,' the Minister added.
Highlighting the department's ongoing war against narcotics, the Minister stressed the invaluable role played by the Excise department in collaboration with the police and society at large. 'The trust the public has placed in the Excise department has grown remarkably. People are now willing to come forward with information, confident that they will be protected and that action will be swift,' he added.
Awards presented
Awards were presented to those who excelled in various fields of training. The ceremony was attended by top officials, including Mr. Yadav and Excise Academy Director K. Pradeep Kumar, along with public representatives and senior officers from other departments.
The newly inducted officers are highly qualified, with impressive academic backgrounds. The batch includes 64 graduates, 29 postgraduates, 44 Btech degree holders, one BEd graduate, four Mtech graduates, four diploma holders, one MCA graduate, and one BDS graduate—demonstrating the high educational calibre of the latest additions to the force.
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