Daijiworld Media Network - Raipur
Raipur, Nov 30: The 60th All India Conference of DGPs and IGPs concluded in Raipur on Sunday, setting a transformative tone for the future of India’s policing as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation’s top police leadership to embrace cutting-edge technology and rebuild public trust, especially among the youth.
Delivering the valedictory address at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Naya Raipur, PM Modi said the country needs a shift from conventional policing to AI-powered, data-driven models, using tools such as NATGRID, predictive analytics, advanced forensics, and real-time intelligence platforms.
He stressed that modern policing must rest on two pillars — technology and trust.
“The police must rework a new strategy to earn faith from the public, especially the youth,” he stated, receiving widespread applause.
Focus on women’s safety, cybercrime and drug trafficking
Calling crimes against women a “national priority,” PM Modi advocated expanding Dial 112 into a unified nationwide emergency response system.
He also warned against the rapid rise of cybercrime and narcotics networks, urging tighter coordination between states and central agencies.
Success against Left-Wing Extremism highlighted
The Prime Minister praised Chhattisgarh’s success in reducing LWE-affected districts from 18 to 11, and the most severely hit regions from six to three — Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur.
He said these advances reflect the government’s broader vision of “Surakshit Bharat” under Vision 2047.
A high-stakes gathering of India’s top security leadership
The three-day conference, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was attended by:
• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
• Ministers of State for Home
• DGPs/IGPs from all states and UTs
• Chiefs of major central police organisations
Over 300 senior officers participated in discussions covering:
• AI and high-end technology integration in policing
• Criminal justice reforms (including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)
• Strengthening urban policing and mega-city security frameworks
• Enhancing forensic capabilities and conviction rates
• Counter-radicalisation, border threats, and counter-extremism
• Community-led security initiatives and best practices
States also showcased innovative policing models, with Chhattisgarh presenting its LWE reduction strategy through tech-enabled operations and community outreach.
A shift in India’s policing philosophy
PM Modi’s address framed policing as a public-centric institution that must transform into a responsive, intelligent and tech-skilled force.
Officials expect that the conference will lead to:
• A national task force for AI-enabled policing
• Strengthened women’s safety networks
• Accelerated upgrades of forensic and cyber labs
• AI integration across 20,000+ police stations by 2030
One senior DGP described the event as “a blueprint for policing in the AI era.”
Raipur’s elevated national security profile
Hosting the conference for the first time, Chhattisgarh enhanced its standing in India’s internal security landscape — especially as the state continues to be central to anti-LWE operations.
As the event concluded, PM Modi remarked:
“Delighted to interact with our brave police leadership. Their dedication inspires confidence. Together, we are building a secure and progressive India.”
With Vision 2047 in sight, the Raipur conference has signalled a decisive national shift toward smart, technology-driven, citizen-trust-centric policing.