AMN / PUNE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasised the role of effective policing for the safety and security of women. Speaking at the concluding session of the 54th All India conference of DGPs and IGPs in Pune, Mr Modi said at all times, police personnel must strive to improve the image of the police force to inspire confidence amongst all sections of society, including women and children.
The Prime Minister participated in the conference today as well as yesterday. Apart from leading the discussions and giving valuable suggestions over the past two days, he addressed the valedictory session of the conference this evening. The Prime Minister also awarded the President’s police medals for distinguished service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau.
Commending the Conference for generating good inputs for policy planning and implementation, Mr Modi laid emphasis on the emergence of concrete outcomes from the finalised action points. The Prime Minister appreciated the meticulous efforts made by the country’s police forces for maintaining general peace and tranquillity in the country and ensuring normalcy. He said people must not forget the contribution of the families of police personnel, who stood firmly behind them.
Mr Modi urged the heads of police departments to carry forth the spirit of the conference to the lowest level from State to District to the police station. After listening to the presentations made by State police forces, the Prime Minister mentioned that a comprehensive list of the best practices could be prepared and adopted by all States and Union Territories.
Mr Modi stated that technology provides with an effective weapon to ensure pro-active policing that factors in the feedback of the common man. The Prime Minister expressed his special interest in the development of the North Eastern States, which is critical for Act East Policy of the government. He urged the DGPs of these States to make extra efforts to create a conducive environment for the implementation of development programmes.
The Prime Minister concluded his remarks by recognising the pulls and pressures confronting the police officer in the day-to-day discharge of their duties. However, he said, that whenever they are in doubt, they should remember the ideals and the spirit with which they appeared for the civil services examination and continue to work in the national interest, keeping in mind the welfare of the weakest and poorest sections of society.
Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval were present in the conference all three days. This year, eleven core groups were formed for holding brain storming sessions on key aspects of internal and external security such as terrorism, naxalism, coastal security, cyber threats, combating radicalisation and narco-terrorism.