Will PM Modi Chair Key Sessions at the DGP-IGP Conference in Raipur Today?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Focus on internal security challenges.
- Emphasis on collaborative multi-agency approach.
- Addressing emerging threats in digital landscape.
- Awarding the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
- Strategic discussions on counterterrorism and women’s safety.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (NationPress) On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the pivotal business and concluding sessions of the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP-IGP), taking place at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur.
This annual high-level security summit aims to create a forward-thinking strategy for “Developed India: Security Dimensions.”
The conference gathers the nation's foremost police and intelligence leaders, with the goal of assessing advancements made on key internal security issues and formulating plans for a “Safe India.”
In-depth discussions will be held on critical topics such as counterterrorism, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), cybercrime, narcotics trafficking, border management, disaster response, women’s safety, and the growing role of forensic science and artificial intelligence in contemporary policing.
During the sessions, PM Modi will also award the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service to honor exceptional contributions by senior police officials nationwide.
The three-day conference, which was inaugurated yesterday by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, features participation from National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, as well as Directors General of all state police forces, and heads of central armed police organizations. The event highlights the importance of a collaborative, multi-agency approach to security, focusing specifically on emerging threats in the digital and geopolitical arena.
In preparation for the event, Raipur has been placed under heightened security measures. The city is now under multi-layered protection provided by the Special Protection Group (SPG), NSG commandos, CRPF units, and state police, effectively transforming it into a secure zone. Measures such as drone surveillance, traffic diversions, and rigorous inspection efforts have been implemented at key locations.
PM Modi arrived in Raipur on Friday evening for his three-day visit, marking the first occasion in several years where he is staying multiple consecutive nights in Chhattisgarh, adding political significance to his trip. He went directly to the Speaker’s Bhavan in Naya Raipur, where he will be residing during the conference.