What Did HM Shah Unveil at the 60th DGP-IGP Conference in Raipur?
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Key Takeaways
- Amit Shah emphasizes intelligence collaboration for enhanced security.
- Over 300 police officials convened for strategic discussions.
- Focus on modern threats like cybercrime and narcotics.
- Recognition of exemplary community policing with Police Medals.
- Prime Minister Modi to engage in pivotal closing sessions.
Raipur, Nov 29 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially launched the 60th All-India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP-IGP) at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, calling it a revolutionary 'portal of solutions' to India's internal security challenges under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance.
During his speech on Friday, Home Minister Shah emphasized that the last 11 years have demonstrated the resilience of police forces in addressing radicalization, extremism, insurgency, and drug trafficking.
He stated, 'Under PM Modi Ji, this conference has transformed into a platform for strategizing and formulating policies, establishing foundational principles for a secure nation.' This was shared via a post on X after the inauguration.
Joined by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Ministers of State for Home Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, and Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Home Minister Shah highlighted the conference's significance in evaluating policing challenges and creating a roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat'—a developed India prepared against emerging threats.
From November 28-30, discussions focused on precise intelligence, clear objectives, and inter-agency collaboration to tackle modern threats such as cybercrime, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), border incursions, and organized crime.
Home Minister Shah reiterated the Modi government’s commitment to 'permanent solutions' for enduring issues like Naxalism, Northeast insurgency, and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to transform these challenges into integrated growth engines.
He advocated for a '360-degree attack' on narcotics, ensuring 'not even an inch of space' for traffickers, in accordance with the national vision of a drug-free India.
A standout moment was Home Minister Shah’s presentation of Police Medals for commendable service and awards to the nation’s top three police stations: Kolkata's Park Street Women’s Police Station (first), Indore's Aerocity Police Station (second), and Surat's Sarthana Police Station (third).
These accolades acknowledged outstanding community policing and crime prevention efforts.
The event, organized by the Intelligence Bureau, convenes over 300 leading police officials from states, Union Territories, and central forces.
Later, Prime Minister Modi, arriving from engagements in Karnataka and Goa, will oversee business and closing sessions on November 29-30—marking his first three-day visit to Chhattisgarh in years.
Topics will include the eradication of LWE in Bastar, where violence has decreased by 70% since 2014, alongside the implementation of new criminal laws.
With multi-layered security provided by SPG, NSG, CRPF, and local forces, including drone monitoring, Raipur exemplifies Chhattisgarh's enhanced security profile.
In a second social media update on X, Home Minister Shah praised the day's discussions: 'Reiterated the importance of intelligence accuracy, objective clarity, and synergy in action... The discussions will aid in formulating a roadmap for policing towards Viksit Bharat.
This edition, only the second held in Chhattisgarh, highlights the state’s transformation from a Maoist stronghold to a benchmark for internal security reforms.
As PM Modi noted on X: 'Just arrived in Chhattisgarh to participate in the DGP/IGP Conference... Engaging extensively with top officials on fortifying India’s security framework.'
The conclave wraps up on Sunday, with results anticipated to influence national policing policies amid escalating geopolitical tensions.