Deployment of Tourist Police to strengthen on-ground safety mechanism for tourists

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Tourism has been working with State Governments and Union Territory (UT) Administrations to establish dedicated Tourist Police for enhanced tourist safety. A study was conducted through the Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM) to understand the needs of tourist police and sensitize the police towards tourist needs. A comprehensive report was also formulated by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) to develop a framework. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Tourist Police Deployment:** * Several States/UTs have deployed tourist police, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, and Uttar Pradesh. * The Ministry of Tourism does not provide special financial assistance for setting up dedicated Tourist Police. * **Studies and Training:** * IITTM conducted a study on the "Functioning of Tourist Police in States/UTs & Documentation of Best Practices" and sent the findings to all States/UTs. * IITTM provided a training module, which was forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs and circulated to Chief Secretaries of all State Governments and UT Administrations. * **Framework Development:** * BPR&D commissioned a study on the Tourist Police Scheme and formulated a comprehensive report. * The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and BPR&D, organized a National Conference on Tourist Police Scheme with Director Generals (DGs)/ Inspector Generals (IGs) of Police Department of all the States and UTs in New Delhi. **Impact Analysis** **State Governments and UT Administrations** * **Impact:** Involved in setting up and managing Tourist Police. * **Action Required:** Implement recommendations from studies and training modules. **Tourist Police** * **Impact:** Subject to sensitization and training programs for better service. * **Action Required:** Participate in training programs and adhere to the best practices. **Ministry of Home Affairs** * **Impact:** Collaborates in the framework development. * **Action Required:** Disseminate training modules and participate in collaborative initiatives.

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