Key Takeaways
- The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of leveraging India’s ‘double AI’ power to combat high-tech crime and AI threats.
- The government is planning to expand its focus on port security to enhance national security.
- The Prime Minister encouraged the police force to modernize and align with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the potential threats posed by digital fraud, cybercrime, and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfakes to disrupt social and familial relations.As a countermeasure, Modi urged police leadership to turn this challenge into an opportunity by leveraging India’s “double AI” power—Artificial Intelligence and “Aspirational India.”
The Prime Minister attended the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar. The conference began on November 30 and concluded on the evening of December 1. Over 750 officers participated virtually.
Addressing the valedictory session, Modi praised the initiatives taken in urban policing and suggested that these be collated and implemented comprehensively across 100 cities in the country. He emphasized the use of technology to reduce the workload of constables and proposed making police stations the focal point for resource allocation.
Modi reiterated the importance of “SMART policing” (Strategic, Meticulous, Adaptable, Reliable, and Transparent) and highlighted the need to expand the focus on port security, calling for a future action plan in this area.
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the wide-ranging discussions during the three-day conference, which addressed national and international security challenges and counter-strategies.
The event was attended by DGsP/IGsP of all States and Union Territories, as well as heads of the CAPFs/CPOs. Over 750 officers of various ranks participated virtually.
Modi presented the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. He also recalled the unparalleled contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the Ministry of Home Affairs, urging the security establishment—from the MHA to police stations—to honor Patel’s 150th birth anniversary next year by setting and achieving goals to enhance police image, professionalism, and capability.
He encouraged the police force to modernize and align with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
During the conference, in-depth discussions were held on existing and emerging national security challenges, including counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, cybercrime, economic security, immigration, coastal security, and narco-trafficking. Security concerns along the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, trends in urban policing, and strategies to counter malicious narratives were also deliberated.
Additionally, a review of the implementation of newly enacted criminal laws, policing best practices, and the security situation in neighboring regions was undertaken. The Prime Minister provided valuable insights and outlined a roadmap for the future.
The conference was attended by the union home minister, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, the National Security Advisor, Ministers of State for Home, and the Union Home Secretary.
