Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 58th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals (DG-IG Conference) of Police on January 6 and 7, 2024, at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur.
During the conference, the Prime Minister discussed the recent enactment of new criminal laws, hailing it as a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system. Emphasising the principles of ‘Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First,’ PM Modi urged the police to transition from ‘danda’ (force) to ‘Data’ in their approach.
In his address, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of conveying the emotional spirit behind the new laws imaginatively to various sections of society. Special attention was given to sensitising women and girls about their rights and protection under the new criminal laws, with an emphasis on ensuring women’s safety for fearless work ‘anywhere, anytime.’
To reinforce a positive image of the police among citizens, PM Modi suggested utilising social media at the police station level to disseminate positive information and messages. He also recommended using social media for advance information on natural calamities and disaster relief. The Prime Minister proposed organizing sports events as a means of strengthening the citizen-police connection.
Highlighting India’s achievements, including the success of the solar mission Aditya-L1 and the Indian Navy’s swift rescue operation in the Arabian Sea, PM Modi expressed pride in India’s emergence as a major global power.
He called for the transformation of the Indian police into a modern and world-class force to align with the country’s growing national strength and achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
The Prime Minister concluded the conference by distributing the Police Medal for Distinguished Services. The event was attended by the Union Home Minister, National Security Advisor, Ministers of State for Home, Union Home Secretary, DGsP/IGsP of States/UTs, and Heads of the Central Police Organizations/Central Armed Police Forces, among others.
The conference, held in a hybrid mode with over 500 police officers from various ranks, deliberated on critical components of national security, counter-terrorism strategies, left-wing extremism, emerging cyber threats, and global counter-radicalization initiatives.
