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Rs 227 Crore Allocated for Police Modernisation in 2025-26, Says MoS Rai

The Centre has allocated Rs 227.42 crore for the modernisation of police forces in States and Union Territories for the 2025-26 financial year. This funding falls under the Assistance to States & UTs for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP) scheme, which aims to upgrade infrastructure and technology. The upgrades include satellite communication networks, integrated command centres, advanced weaponry, and digital forensic tools. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that while policing is a state subject, the Centre supplements these efforts through the ASUMP scheme.

Key Points: Rs 227 Crore for Police Modernisation in 2025-26

  • Rs 227.42 crore allocated for 2025-26
  • Funds for tech and infrastructure upgrades
  • ASUMP scheme strengthens police stations
  • Includes advanced weaponry and forensic tools
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Rs 227 crore allocated for police modernisation in 2025-26: MoS Nityanand Rai

Centre allocates Rs 227.42 crore for police modernisation in States & UTs for 2025-26 under ASUMP scheme for tech and infrastructure upgrades.

"police' and 'public order' are State subjects... Centre supplements State/UTs' efforts - Nityanand Rai"

New Delhi, March 10

The Centre allocated Rs 227.42 crore till February 24 in 2025-26 for modernisation of police forces in States and Union Territories, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written reply, said that under the "Assistance to States & UTs for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP)" scheme, major infrastructure and technology upgrades have been proposed/completed since 2021-22.

In 2024-25, funds released/utilised stood at Rs 117.15 crore; in 2023-24, it was Rs 52.30 crore; in 2022-23, it was Rs 36.69 crore, and in 2021-22, it was Rs 158.57 crore.

The upgradation projects undertaken under the ASUMP include upgradation of the communication network through satellite-based communication network terminals (POLNET Fly Away Terminal), improvement of response time through the Integrated Command and Control Centre with the latest equipment, procurement of advanced weaponry, upgradation of forensic capabilities with procurements of equipment like digital forensic kits and advanced cyber forensic tools.

The Minister of State said 'police' and 'public order' are State subjects as per the seventh Schedule of the Constitution, and it is the responsibility of the respective state government to assess the policing efficiency and crime detection in the State.

He said that the Centre supplements State/UTs' efforts through the Assistance to States & UTs for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP) scheme, which helps States/UTs to strengthen police infrastructure at the cutting-edge level by equipping police stations with modern technology.

This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

The MoS was replying to a question by BJP MP from Nizamabad, Telangana, Arvind Dharmapuri.

The MP had asked the Union Home Ministry whether the government has assessed improvements in policing efficiency and crime detection.

Dharampuri also sought information on the funds allocated and utilised under the Police Modernisation Scheme during the last five years, and major infrastructure and technology upgrades completed.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see the allocation increasing from previous years. But 227 crores for the entire country? That seems quite low when you consider the scale. A single metro city's police force could use that much. Hope states also allocate their own budgets generously.
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Rohit P
Modern weapons and forensic kits are important, but what about basic facilities for constables? Many police stations lack clean toilets, drinking water, and proper barracks. Modernisation should also mean better working conditions for our jawans.
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Sarah B
The focus on cyber forensic tools is crucial. As an NRI, I see how advanced these systems are abroad. India needs to catch up fast to protect citizens from online scams and financial frauds. This is a step in the right direction.
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Vikram M
The article rightly says police is a state subject. The Centre can only supplement. The real test is how efficiently state governments utilise these funds. Some states have done well, others lag behind. Accountability is key.
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Karthik V
With all due respect, while new tech is great, what about police reforms? Modernisation isn't just about gadgets. It's about changing the colonial-era mindset, improving public interaction, and ensuring swift justice. The funds should also support training for that.
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Meera T
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