DGP-IGP national conference in Tirupati from 4-6 December; Modi, Shah to address
Synopsis
India's annual DGP-IGP national policing conclave is moving to Tirupati this December, with PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah set to address over 200 top police officers. Andhra Pradesh has begun full-scale preparations, with a dedicated coordination committee meeting every 15 days until the event.
Key Takeaways
The national DGP-IGP conference is scheduled for 4-6 December at IISER, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to address the conference; Modi is reportedly likely to attend for the first two days .
Over 200 IPS officers including DGPs and IGPs from states and Union Territories, and approximately 200 IB officials , are expected to participate.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G.
Sai Prasad has chaired an inter-departmental coordination meeting and issued department-specific preparation directives.
A dedicated network tower will be installed at the venue; city beautification work across Tirupati has been ordered.
Coordination committee meetings will be held every 15 days in the lead-up to the event, per DGP Harish Kumar Gupta's recommendation.
A national-level conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) is scheduled to be held from 4 to 6 December in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to address the gathering, which will bring together over 200 IPS officers from across states and Union Territories.
Key Attendees and Scale of the Event
Beyond DGPs and IGPs, the conference is set to be attended by approximately 200 Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials, representatives from state and central security forces, the National Security Advisor (NSA), and senior officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Prime Minister Modi is reportedly likely to be present for the first two days of the three-day conference.
Andhra Pradesh Gears Up for Preparations
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad chaired a meeting of the Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee at the state Secretariat on Monday to assess and direct arrangements for the high-profile event. He issued department-specific instructions to officials, urging them to begin preparations immediately and remain closely engaged in the lead-up to the conference.
Sai Prasad also directed that beautification work across Tirupati city be carried out meticulously, and instructed the IT department to install a dedicated network tower at the IISER venue to ensure seamless connectivity throughout the proceedings.
Coordination Mechanism Put in Place
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, who participated in the coordination meeting virtually, recommended that a follow-up coordination committee meeting be convened every 15 days in the run-up to the December conference. He stressed the need for full engagement from all senior committee members.
The meeting was also attended by Additional DGP Madhusudan Reddy, Principal Secretary (Home) Kumar Vishwajeet, Principal Secretary (General Administration) J. Syamala Rao, Commissioner (Secondary Health) Chakradhar Babu, SIB Deputy Director Ambika, and IG Kanti Rana Tata, among others.
Significance of the Annual DGP-IGP Conference
The annual DGP-IGP conference is among India's most significant policing conclaves, historically used by the Prime Minister and Home Minister to set national security priorities and review law enforcement challenges. Hosting the event in Tirupati marks a departure from its traditional venue in the national capital, placing Andhra Pradesh at the centre of a major security-policy gathering. With the conference barely six weeks away, state authorities are now under pressure to deliver on logistics, security, and protocol arrangements at scale.
Point of View
And gives the Andhra Pradesh government a high-visibility platform weeks after a period of political transition. The real substance, however, will be in what Modi and Shah say behind closed doors: with internal security pressures mounting across multiple fronts, the agenda is unlikely to be ceremonial. The elaborate logistical build-up — dedicated network towers, fortnightly coordination reviews, city-wide beautification — suggests the Centre wants this edition to project both capability and order.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is the national DGP-IGP conference being held?
The national DGP-IGP conference is scheduled for 4 to 6 December 2026 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Who will address the DGP-IGP conference in Tirupati?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are both expected to address the conference. Modi is reportedly likely to attend the first two days of the three-day event.
How many officers will attend the Tirupati police conference?
The conference is expected to be attended by over 200 IPS officers including DGPs and IGPs from various states and Union Territories, approximately 200 Intelligence Bureau officials, the National Security Advisor, and senior Ministry of Home Affairs officials.
What preparations is Andhra Pradesh making for the conference?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad has chaired an Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee meeting, issuing department-specific directives on logistics, city beautification in Tirupati, and technology infrastructure including a dedicated network tower at the IISER venue. Coordination meetings will be held every 15 days until the event.
Why is the DGP-IGP conference significant?
The annual DGP-IGP conference is one of India's most important policing conclaves, used by the Prime Minister and Home Minister to set national security priorities and review law enforcement challenges across states. Holding it in Tirupati marks a notable shift from its traditional New Delhi venue.
