Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Inaugurated in Assam by Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam, on March 15, 2025. This significant step aims to strengthen policing in the entire Northeast region and establish the academy as a premier institution. Named after the legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, the academy will train police personnel with modern facilities. During the event, Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were also present.

Key Highlights of the Inauguration

Significance of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy

• The first phase of the academy is completed at a cost of ₹167 crore, with a total investment of ₹1050 crore planned across three phases.
• The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and will serve as a premier police training center in India.
• Earlier, Assam’s police had to go to other states for training, but now, the academy has already trained 2,000 police personnel from Goa and Manipur.
• Amit Shah emphasized that in the next five years, the academy will be ranked first among all police academies in India.

Honoring Lachit Barphukan’s Legacy

• Lachit Barphukan, known for his valor against the Mughals, was once recognized only in Assam.
• The Modi government has ensured his biography is now available in 23 languages across libraries in India.
• The academy aims to inspire future generations with his story of courage and leadership.

Development and Infrastructure in Assam

Peace Agreements Signed: Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, multiple peace agreements were signed,

• Bodoland Agreement (2020)
• Karbi Anglong Agreement (2021)
• Tribal Peace Agreement (2022)
• ULFA, Assam-Meghalaya, and Assam-Arunachal Agreements (2023)
• These agreements have led to 10,000+ militants surrendering and joining the mainstream.
• ₹27,000 crore semiconductor industry is being set up in Assam.
• Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit led to ₹5.18 lakh crore MoUs, with infrastructure projects worth ₹3 lakh crore.

Several key projects launched under PM Modi’s leadership, including

• Bharatmala Project – ₹10,000 crore (200+ km)
• Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge – ₹3,000 crore
• Silchar-Churaibari Corridor (Four-laning) – ₹3,400 crore
• Majuli Island embankment & road – ₹1,000 crore
• Six-lane bridge over Brahmaputra River
• NH 715-K (Majuli to Jorhat) – ₹382 crore
• Expansion of Gopinath Airport – ₹1,200 crore
• Railway sector projects – ₹9,000 crore
• AIIMS in Assam – ₹1,000 crore

Improved Law & Order and Conviction Rates

• Conviction rate in Assam increased from 5% to 25% under BJP rule.
• Assam Police, previously focused on counterterrorism, now prioritizes citizens’ rights and criminal justice reforms.
• The three new criminal laws introduced by PM Modi will be effectively implemented.

Welfare and Social Development Initiatives

• Tap water supply to 58 lakh homes for the first time.
• Free medical treatment (up to ₹5 lakh) for 1.8 crore people.
• 43 lakh households received toilets, improving sanitation.
• 2.32 crore poor people receive 5 kg free rice per person monthly.
• 51 lakh gas cylinders and 21 lakh houses provided under Modi government schemes.

Future Vision for Assam

• Amit Shah declared that Assam will witness unprecedented growth in coming years.
• ₹5 lakh crore in investments will create massive employment opportunities.
• Assam is transforming into a hub of peace, economic growth, and infrastructure development.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Inaugurated in Assam by Amit Shah
Event	Inauguration of Lachit Barphukan Police Academy`
Location	Dergaon, Assam
Chief Guest	Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Other Guests	Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Project Cost	₹167 crore (Phase 1), ₹1050 crore (total planned)
Significance	Aims to be India’s top police academy in five years
Peace Agreements	Signed Bodoland (2020), Karbi Anglong (2021), Tribal (2022), ULFA & Inter-state (2023)
Economic Initiatives	₹27,000 crore semiconductor industry, ₹5.18 lakh crore investments
Infrastructure Projects	Bharatmala, Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge, AIIMS, NH 715-K, Gopinath Airport expansion
Law & Order Improvements	Conviction rate up from 5% to 25%
Welfare Measures	Free tap water (58 lakh homes), free healthcare (1.8 crore people), toilets (43 lakh homes)
Future Vision	Assam to become a major industrial and infrastructure hub