Lok Sabha Question No. 1559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-11
Subject: Modernisation of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1559

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020/ MAGHA 22, 1941 (SAKA)

## MODERNISATION OF POLICE

## 1559. SHRIMATI RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken concrete steps for the modernisation of police and the establishment of associated technological infrastructure to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the police forces;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  steps  contemplated  by  the  Government  to  increase  the  gender sensitisation of the police personnel; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the fitness of the police personnel during the course of their job?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d): Yes  sir.  Modernization  of  police  force  is  a  continuous  and ongoing  process.  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  Subject  as  per schedule  VII  to  the  constitution  of  India.  However,  to  supplement  the efforts of the States for equipping and modernizing of their police forces, under  the  scheme  of  'Assistance  to  States  for  Modernisation  of  Police' {erstwhile  scheme  of  Modernisation  of  Police  Force  (MPF)},  the  States have  been  provided central assistance for acquisition of latest weaponry,

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1559 FOR 11.02.2020

training gadgets, advanced communication, police buildings, police housing, mobility, and forensic equipment etc. as per the proposals of the State  Governments    in  accordance  with  their  strategic  priorities  and requirements.

The Union Government has created an all India digital network -Crime & Criminal  Tracking  Networking  System  (CCTNS)  in  15152  out  of  15985 police  stations  of  the  country  which  has  digitised  police  processes  like registering  complaints,  FIRs,  Investigation  details,  etc.  100%  FIRs  are being recorded in 14,992 police stations. In addition, the Government has launched  Interoperable  Criminal  Justice  System  (ICJS)  which  integrates the  process  of  speedy  justice  by  facilitating  data-exchange  between  the courts, police, prosecution, jails and the forensic laboratories. With a view to achieve the objectives of completion of police investigation within two months  of  filing  FIR  by  police  for  sexual  assaults,  Government  has facilitated  monitoring  of  timelines  in  police  investigation  through  the Investigation  Tracking  System  for  Sexual  Offences  (ITSSO)  Portal,  using CCTNS data.  ITSSO is available to law enforcement agencies and gives details on pending cases.  The Government has also launched a National Database  of Sexual Offenders (NDSO) for law enforcement officers.  NDSO

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1559 FOR 11.02.2020

allows  tracking  of  repeat  and  habitual  sex  offenders  as  well  as  initiate preventive measures against sexual offences. A cyber crime portal is also functional.

'Police'  being  a  State  subject,  the  States  regularly  conduct  training  of police  personnel  on  various  issues  including  gender  sensitization  and physical  fitness.  The  Centre  also  issues  advisories  to  the  States  to strengthen women police welfare measures and ensure their safety and a conducive work environment.

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