Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on India&rsquo;s police forces to embrace artificial intelligence, data analytics and modern technology to build a &ldquo;future-ready&rdquo; policing system capable of addressing emerging security challenges.
Addressing the valedictory session of the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Raipur, the Prime Minister stressed the need for a shift from traditional policing methods to technology-driven strategies.
He underlined that public trust, especially among the youth, must remain central to policing. The police, he said, must adopt new approaches to strengthen credibility and responsiveness in an increasingly digital society.
Highlighting the role of advanced tools, the Prime Minister spoke about leveraging artificial intelligence, the National Intelligence Grid, modern forensic systems and data-based platforms to anticipate threats and respond quickly. He noted that such capabilities are crucial to counter terrorism, cybercrime, drug trafficking and emerging urban security challenges.
Special emphasis was placed on crimes against women and children. The Prime Minister called for strengthening and expanding emergency response systems like the Dial 112 network across the country, stressing coordination among multiple agencies to ensure timely support and safety.
Referring to progress in tackling Left-Wing Extremism, he said the number of affected districts in Chhattisgarh has declined significantly, reflecting improved coordination, technology use and community engagement. He described this as a model that other regions could adapt.
The conference was held for the first time in Chhattisgarh, at the IIM Naya Raipur Atal Nagar campus, and brought together more than 300 senior officers from across states, union territories and central police organisations. Discussions over three days focused on intelligence sharing, forensic upgrades, implementation of new criminal laws, urban policing models, and the use of smart surveillance systems.
Participants also deliberated on aligning policing with national development goals under the broader &ldquo;Surakshit Bharat&rdquo; framework and the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Vision 2047, which aims to make India secure, self-reliant and developed by the centenary year of Independence.
The Prime Minister praised the dedication of the police leadership but urged proactive efforts to stay ahead of fast-evolving threats. He stressed that in a rapidly digitising country, police forces must act not only as law enforcers but also as protectors of public trust.
The conference concluded with a strong message of transformation, with senior officers expected to translate the discussions into concrete action plans, including wider use of AI, improved training, and strengthened safety mechanisms. [Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed.]

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November 30, 2025 | 19:37 IST