Question : MODEL POLICE STATIONS

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up smart police stations /model police stations in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such stations are likely to be set up in the country;

(c) whether the Government has extended all assistance including financial and technical assistance to the States and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government is considering to involve the private sector through their Corporate Social Responsibility programme and if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has directed the States to submit their proposal with specific locations and other components; and

(f) if so, the response received from the States in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (f): During the 49th Annual Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police held on 29th November, 2014, Hon’ble Prime Minister introduced the concept of S.M.A.R.T. Police wherein ‘S’ stands for Sensitive and Strict, ‘M’ for Modern with Mobility, Á’ for Alert and Accountable, ‘R’ for Reliable and Responsive and ‘T’ for Trained and Techno-savvy. The Government has decided to establish one model SMART Police Station in each State. BPR&D has prepared a plan for building of such Police Stations.