The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Police modernisation scheme awaits Finance Ministry’s nod, Centre tells SC
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Aaratrika Bhaumik
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The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that a proposal for an umbrella scheme to modernize police forces is currently under review by the Finance Ministry. This initiative follows a court-mandated push to improve police infrastructure, including the installation of CCTV cameras in stations nationwide.
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) that a proposal seeking in-principle approval for an umbrella scheme for the modernisation of police forces across the country had been sent to the Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance.
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