The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the "Assistance to States & UTs for Modernization of Police (ASUMP)" scheme, supports states and union territories in strengthening police infrastructure and equipping police stations with modern technology. This initiative aims to upgrade communication networks, improve response times via Integrated Command and Control Centres, procure advanced weaponry, and enhance forensic capabilities with digital and cyber forensic tools. The policy highlights that "Police" and "Public Order" are state subjects, with the primary responsibility for policing efficiency and crime detection resting with state governments. The ASUMP scheme acts as a supplement to these state efforts.
The following table details the allocated and utilized funds in crores of rupees for the ASUMP scheme over the last five years:
| Year | Budget Estimate (BE) / Revised Estimate (RE) | Funds Released/Utilized (Rs. in crore) |
|--------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 | BE: 620.45; RE: 188.00 | 158.57 |
| 2022-23 | BE: 620.45; RE: 150.52 | 36.69 |
| 2023-24 | BE: 264.12; RE: 166.33 | 52.30 |
| 2024-25 | BE: 520.51; RE: 142.15 | 117.15 |
| 2025-26 | BE: 540.00 | 227.4275* (as on 24.02.2026) |
* This figure includes funds released and mother sanction issued.
This information was presented by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Assistance to States & UTs for Modernization of Police (ASUMP): A scheme providing financial assistance to States and Union Territories for modernizing their police forces.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The government ministry responsible for implementing the ASUMP scheme and related policies.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Indian Parliament, where a written reply concerning the ASUMP scheme was provided.
seventh Schedule of the Constitution: Constitutional schedule that designates 'Police' and 'Public Order' as State subjects, highlighting the division of responsibilities.
Shri Nityanand Rai: Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs who provided a written reply concerning the ASUMP scheme.
Ministry of Home Affairs
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The funds allocated and utilised under the scheme of “Assistance to States & UTs for Modernization of
Police (ASUMP)” during the last 5 years is mentioned as below:
(Rs. in crore)
S.No. Year Budget Allocation Funds Released/utilized
[Budget Estimate (BE)/ Revised
Estimate (RE)]
2021-22 BE: 620.45; RE: 188.00 158.57
2022-23 BE: 620.45; RE: 150.52 36.69
2023-24 BE: 264.12; RE: 166.33 52.30
2024-25 BE: 520.51; RE: 142.15 117.15
5. 2025-26 BE: 540.00 227.4275*
(as on 24.02.2026 )
* Includes funds released/mother sanction issued.
The major infrastructure and technology upgrades proposed/completed by States/UTs under the ASUMP
scheme are like upgradation of communication network through Satellite based communication network
terminals ( POLNET Fly Away Terminal ), improvement of response time through Integrated Command
and Control Centre with latest equipment, procurement of advanced weaponry, upgradation of forensic
capabilities with procurements of equipment like digital forensic kits, advanced cyber forensic tools, etc.
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the seventh Schedule of the Constitution, it is the
responsibility of State Government to assess the policing efficiency and crime detection in the State.
The Centre supplements State/UTs efforts through the Assistance to States & UTs for Modernization of
Police (ASUMP) scheme which helps States/UTs to strengthen police infrastructure at the cutting-edge
level by equipping police stations with modern technology.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written
reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
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