Prime Minister Leads Crucial Security Dialogue in Raipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spearheaded an intensive 12-hour session at the 60th All India DGP/IGP Conference held at the IIM campus in Naya Raipur. The marathon deliberations, running from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, focused extensively on India's national security apparatus, emerging threats, and formulating a comprehensive long-term policing strategy.
Thematic Sessions and Key Presentations
The conference featured four detailed thematic sessions where Director Generals of Police from various states presented critical updates on law and order, internal security challenges, and implementation status of recommendations from previous conferences. A significant highlight was the detailed presentation by Chhattisgarh DGP Arun Dev Gautam on "Bastar 2.0" - the state's strategic blueprint for the region following the complete elimination of Naxalism, targeted by March 2026.
According to official sources, DGP Gautam's briefing concentrated on stabilizing security achievements, accelerating developmental projects, improving connectivity infrastructure, and ensuring efficient delivery of state services to remote tribal areas that have historically suffered from Maoist violence.
Women Safety and National Security Priorities
A recurring theme throughout the day-long conference was the emphasis on strengthening women's safety through technological interventions. This modern approach to policing ran parallel to discussions addressing traditional security concerns including terrorism, Left-wing extremism, and organized crime networks.
In his social media post on platform X, PM Modi stated: "The first day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur witnessed extensive deliberations on different aspects of India's security system. This is a great forum to share best practices and innovations in this field."
High-Level Participation and Conference Agenda
The high-profile event saw participation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, among other senior officials. With extensive VVIP movement, Naya Raipur was transformed into a high-security zone for the duration of the conference.
The overarching theme for this year's gathering is "Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat" (Developed India, Secure India), reflecting the government's vision for comprehensive national progress coupled with robust security measures.
The conference agenda includes several critical items:
- A strategic roadmap to secure the return and prosecution of Indian fugitives from abroad
- Expanded utilization of forensic technology in criminal investigations
- Comprehensive strategies to enhance investigation quality and improve crime detection rates
The conference is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, where Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the police and security leadership, outlining his vision for India's internal security and policing framework leading up to 2047.
