Bhubaneswar, November 29: The All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 commenced on Friday here, highlighting critical components of national security that include counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, new criminal laws, and the fight against narcotics.
The three-day DGP-IGP conference being held at the Convention Centre of the Lokseva Bhawan (State Secretariat) was inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah.
The conference aims to bring together senior police officials and security administrators to address pressing challenges and enhance strategies for ensuring internal security across the nation.
The conference will provide an interactive platform for senior police professionals and security administrators in the country to freely discuss and debate diverse national security-related issues, as well as various operational, infrastructural and welfare-related problems faced by the police in India. Its deliberations will include the formulation and sharing of professional practices and processes for tackling challenges relating to crime control and law and order management, besides internal security threats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here in the evening, will attend the conference from November 30 to December 1, 2024.
The President’s Police Medal for distinguished service will also be awarded during the three-day conference, being held from November 29 to December 1.
The Prime Minister has always demonstrated a deep interest in the DGP conference. The Prime Minister not only listens attentively to all contributions but also fosters an environment of open and informal discussions, allowing for the emergence of new ideas.
This year, some unique features have also been added to the conference. The entire day is being effectively utilised, starting with yoga sessions, business sessions, break-out sessions and thematic dining tables. This will also provide senior police officials with a valuable opportunity to present their perspectives and suggestions on critical policing and internal security matters that impact the country to the Prime Minister.
