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7 July 2026

New appointments to BPRD, NCRB, and SVPNPA

While these are important institutions for police research and training, the news is merely about routine bureaucratic appointments rather than a change in policy, mandate, or structural reform.

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  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed new leadership for three key police-related institutions.
  • Alok Mittal (1993-batch IPS) appointed as Chief of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
  • Amit Garg (1993-batch IPS) appointed as Chief of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
  • Sujeet Pandey (1994-batch IPS, Uttar Pradesh cadre) appointed as Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).
  • The BPRD functions as a central body for police research and development, while the NCRB is responsible for maintaining national crime data.
  • The SVPNPA is the premier institution for the training of Indian Police Service officers.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in strengthening the internal security architecture of India. 150 words
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  2. Professional training and evidence-based research are critical for modernizing the Indian police force. In this context, evaluate the significance of institutions like the SVPNPA and BPRD in addressing contemporary policing challenges. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following institutions is primarily responsible for the training of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers?

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