Centre's police modernisation scheme awaits Finance Ministry approval
The Union government informed the Supreme Court that a proposal for an umbrella scheme to modernize police forces nationwide has been sent to the Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance for in-principle approval. This submission was made during a suo motu proceeding regarding non-functional CCTV cameras at police stations, initiated after a media report from Udaipur, Rajasthan. The scheme aims to cover the modernization of the police force as a whole, not just infrastructure. The court deemed this "significant progress" and requested an affidavit with details within two weeks.
Key Points
- A proposal for a nationwide police modernisation scheme has been sent to the Finance Ministry for approval.
- The scheme aims to cover the entire police force's modernization, including human resources, not just infrastructure.
- The Supreme Court is monitoring the implementation of CCTV cameras at police stations, a key part of police modernization.
- The court considers the development "significant progress" and has requested detailed information.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court Bench: Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
- Ministry involved: Union Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.
- Suo motu proceeding initiated in 2025.
- Case: Paramvir Singh Saini vs Baljit Singh (2021 judgment on CCTV cameras).
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