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4 September 2026

Police Modernisation Mission implementation

This topic involves a major national policy initiative for police modernization and a Supreme Court-mandated reform, both of which are highly relevant to GS2 governance and GS3 internal security syllabus components.

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Notes

  • The Union government has initiated a ₹24,000-crore umbrella scheme titled 'Police Modernisation Mission' to be implemented over five years.
  • The mission aims to enhance the internal security capabilities of both State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
  • The core strategy involves the integration and greater use of technology within police infrastructure.
  • The initiative is being monitored by the Supreme Court in a suo motu proceeding related to the implementation of the 2021 judgment in the 'Paramvir Singh Saini vs Baljit Singh' case.
  • The 2021 judgment mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations, specifically covering lock-ups, entry/exit points, and the offices of inspectors and sub-inspectors.

Part of a longer story

This is day 19 of 19 in Assam Foreigners' Tribunal and Deportation Processes, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of technology integration in modernising the Indian police force. How does the 'Police Modernisation Mission' align with the judicial directives regarding transparency and accountability in police stations? 150 words
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  2. The modernisation of police forces is a critical component of strengthening internal security in India. In light of recent judicial interventions, evaluate the challenges in implementing technological upgrades across State and Central police infrastructure and suggest measures to ensure effective compliance with constitutional standards of policing. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Supreme Court judgment in 'Paramvir Singh Saini vs Baljit Singh' (2021) primarily pertains to which of the following?

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