(a) whether the allocation under the scheme of Modernisation of State Police Force to
Gujarat has been reduced;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of the funds allocated for mega city policing and desert area policing during each of the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c) : The Central assistance to States, including Gujarat, under the Scheme for
Modernisation of State Police forces is determined on the basis of a formula devised
by BPR&D and keeping in view, inter-alia, demands and security scenario in other States,
utilization of funds by the concerned State and overall availability of funds under the
Scheme as per the allocations received from the Ministry of Finance.
The Central funds released to Gujarat under the MPF Scheme during the last three years
2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 is as follows:-
Sl.No. Year Amount released (Rs. in crore)
1. 2009-10 52.18 2. 2010-11 55.27 3. 2011-12 33.23
Year Amount (Rs. in crore) 2009-10 2.00 2010-11 7.46 2011-12 4.11
Year ` Amount (Rs. in crore) 2009-10 1.62 2010-11 2.16 2011-12 Nil