Dikhyaa Mohanty 
In addition to urging the police to emphasize modernization and realign with the “Viksit Bharat” goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the use of technology to lessen the burden of the constabulary. Speaking during the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, the prime minister made this claim. According to a statement, PM Modi attended the conference on November 30 and December 1.
In the statement, the PMO said: “In the valedictory session, PM Modi distributed President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. In his concluding address, PM Modi noted that wide-ranging discussions had been held during the conference, on national and international dimensions of security challenges and expressed satisfaction on the counter strategies which had emerged from the discussions.”
PM Modi also voiced alarm during his speech about the possible risks posed by digital fraud, cybercrimes, and AI technology, namely the potential for deepfakes to sabotage interpersonal and familial relationships. Along with extending the SMART policing philosophy, PM Modi urged police officers to become more strategic, thorough, flexible, dependable, and open. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the efforts made in urban policing and proposed that all of the measures be compiled and fully implemented in 100 cities around the nation. PM Modi also recommended that the police station be the main place for allocating resources and advocated for the use of technology to lessen the burden of the constabulary.
“Discussing the success of hackathons in solving some key problems, PM Modi suggested deliberating on holding a National Police Hackathon as well. The Prime Minister also highlighted the need for expanding the focus on port security and preparing a future plan of action for it. Recalling the unparalleled contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the Ministry of Home Affairs, PM Modi exhorted the entire security establishment from MHA to the Police Station level, to pay homage on his 150th birth anniversary next year, by resolving to set and achieve a goal on any aspect which would improve police image, professionalism and capabilities”, said Modi.
