Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhawan to evaluate the functioning of the Home Department, focusing on modernization, infrastructure development, and security measures.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
- Modernization of Police and Allied Forces:
- LG Sinha emphasized upgrading and strengthening the J&K Police and allied organizations to address emerging security and law enforcement challenges.
- Timely Completion of Projects:
- Directives were issued for the prompt completion of ongoing projects under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme and the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP).
- Infrastructure and Resources:
- Discussions included manpower deployment, infrastructure upgrades, and addressing issues concerning the Home Department and its sub-divisions, such as prisons, fire services, home guards, and forensic science units.
- Focus on Key Areas:
- Effective prison management and human resource development.
- Enhancements in the criminal justice system and internal security measures.
Participants:
The meeting saw the participation of senior officials, including:
- Chief Secretary: Atal Dulloo
- Principal Secretary (Home): Chandraker Bharti
- DGP: Nalin Prabhat
- ADGPs: MK Sinha (Headquarters), Vijay Kumar (Law and Order), Anand Jain (Jammu), Nitish Kumar (CID)
- Director (Fire and Emergency Services): Alok Kumar
- IGP (Kashmir): Vidhi Kumar Birdi
- Other senior officials from police, prisons, and disaster response forces.
Outcomes:
The discussions aimed to ensure a robust and modernized security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir. With directives for efficient management and resource allocation, the LG reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to maintaining peace, law and order, and effective governance in the Union Territory.
These measures align with the broader objectives of strengthening security infrastructure and fostering a responsive criminal justice system in the region.