Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during the inauguration of the 59th DGP/IGP Conference-2024 in Bhubaneswar, praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing that under his guidance, India is strengthening its police force to tackle modern-day security challenges.
He said that the police force is being developed as a robust system capable of not only securing the nation against emerging threats but also addressing the root causes of crime and terrorism.
The DGP/IGP Conference is aimed at improving policing through collaboration and best practices.
Shah underlined the importance of this conference in enhancing coordination between different states to tackle law and order issues effectively.
During the event, Shah also honoured outstanding police personnel by distributing police medals for meritorious service and awarded trophies to the three best-performing police stations in the country.
In a post on the social media handle X, the Home Minister said, “Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, Bharat is building its police force as an apparatus capable of both securing the nation against new-age challenges and addressing the root causes of crime and terrorism. The DGP/IGP Conference serves as a knowledge-sharing platform to fortify policing in every state through collaboration .Today, inaugurated the 59th DGP/IGP Conference-2024 in Bhubaneshwar. Also distributed police medals for meritorious service and awarded trophies to the three best police stations in the country”.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police 2024 in Odisha will focus on enhancing internal security and public safety.
The three-day conference, being held from November 29 to December 1, will include deliberations on critical components of national security, including Counter Terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, Coastal Security, New Criminal Laws, and Narcotics among others. The President’s Police Medal for distinguished service will also be awarded during the Conference.
PM Modi in a post on X on Friday said, “Over the next two days, I will be in Bhubaneswar for the DGP/IGP conference. Senior police officers from all over India will take part in this conference. There will be extensive deliberations on enhancing India’s internal security apparatus. Different aspects relating to policing and improving public safety will be discussed.”
The Conference will provide an interactive platform for senior police professionals and security administrators in the country to freely discuss and debate diverse national security-related issues, as well as various operational, infrastructural and welfare-related problems. Its deliberations will include formulation and sharing of professional practices and processes in tackling challenges relating to crime control and law and order management, besides Internal Security threats.
Prime Minister has always demonstrated a deep interest in the DGP Conference. The Prime Minister not only listens attentively to all contributions but also fosters an environment of open and informal discussions, allowing for the emergence of new ideas. This year, some unique features have also been added to the conference. The entire day is being effectively utilized starting from Yoga sessions, business sessions, break-out sessions and thematic dining tables. This will also provide senior police officials with a valuable opportunity to present their perspectives and suggestions to the Prime Minister on critical policing and internal security matters that impact the country.
The Prime Minister has encouraged the annual DGs/IGs Conference to be organised all across the country, since 2014. The conference has been held in Guwahati (Assam), Rann of Kachchh (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Tekanpur (Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh), Statue of Unity (Kevadiya, Gujarat), Pune (Maharashtra), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), New Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan). Continuing with this tradition, the conference is being organised in Bhubaneswar this time.
