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ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF DIRECTOR GENERALS/INSPECTOR GENERALS OF POLICE

23rd January, 2023 Polity and Governance

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  • The Prime Minister of India attended the 57th All-India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspectors General of Police in New Delhi.
  • Key points of the Prime Minister's speech;
    • He suggested making the police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies.
    • He highlighted the importance of the National Data Governance Framework for smoothening data exchange across agencies.
    • He suggested leveraging technological solutions like biometrics etc.
    • Need to strengthen traditional policing mechanisms like foot patrols further etc.
    • He recommended repealing obsolete criminal laws and building standards for police organizations across states.
    • He suggested prison reforms to improve jail management.
    • He discussed the need for strengthening the border as well as coastal security by organizing frequent visits of officials.
    • Improving cooperation between state police and central agencies to leverage capabilities and share best practices.
  • The Conference covered various aspects of policing and national security, including Counter Terrorism, Counter Insurgency and Cyber Security.

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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1892862