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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1342
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11TH FEBRUARY, 2026/ MAGHA 22, 1947 (SAKA)
FINANCIAL OUTYLAY FOR POLICE MODERNIZATION
1342 # SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of objectives and financial outlay for police modernization;
(b) the steps taken to incorporate products developed by Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the CAPFs; and
(c) the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)
(a):
I) State Police Forces
The Centre supplements State/UTs efforts through the Assistance to States
& UTs for Modernization of Police (ASUMP) scheme. Its objective is to
strengthen police infrastructure at the cutting-edge level by equipping police
stations with modern technology, weapons, communication systems,
mobility and selective infrastructure such as police stations and housing. An
outlay of ₹4,846 crore has been approved for 2021–22 to 2025–26.-2-
R.S.US.Q.NO. 1342 FOR 11.02.2026
II) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs):
Modernisation Plan-IV with an outlay of ₹1,523 crore (01.01.2022–
31.03.2026) covers forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, Assam Rifles, NSG,
and SSB. The plan focuses on upgrading weapons, surveillance,
communication equipment, vehicles, and protective gear to meet current
security challenges.
(b) & (c): A streamlined methodology has been developed by MHA and DRDO
for induction of DRDO-developed products in CAPFs. Firstly, operational
requirements (ORs) are projected by MHA (user CAPFs); then QRs/TDs are
formulated by DRDO; and finalized by CAPFs in collaboration. Then, based on
the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) with quantity finalized by Apex Council,
system is developed by the DRDO with Development-cum Production Partner
(DcPP)/Production Agency (PA). Then after User Trials and Intimation of
Transfer of Technology (ToT) partner to user CAPF(s) by DRDO, supply orders
are placed by user CAPFs.
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