PM Modi Chairs 60th DGP–IGP Conference in Raipur

India’s top police leadership convened under one roof in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and led the 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference on November 29, 2025. The event, hosted at the IIM campus in Naya Raipur, focused on reshaping India’s internal security systems in line with the broader vision of “Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat” — a secure India built on the foundation of development.

About DGP-IGP Conference

• The DGP–IGP Conference is an annual national-level internal security meeting organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), which works under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• It serves as the highest-level platform for internal security deliberations in India, bringing together Directors General (DGs) and Inspectors General (IGs) from all States and Union Territories.
• The conference also includes participation from key national security and intelligence agencies such as RAW, NIA, NTRO, NCB, and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), collectively contributing to discussions on policy formulation, emerging security threats, and inter-agency coordination.

PM Modi’s Address and Vision

Prime Minister Modi opened the conference by describing it as a critical forum to share best practices, discuss security innovations, and build national cohesion among law enforcement agencies.

He highlighted the need for a long-term strategic outlook on internal security, calling upon state and central police forces to adopt innovative policing methods, better coordination, and citizen-centric approaches.

Main Themes of the Conference

1. Internal Security and Law Enforcement

Police chiefs from different states gave detailed presentations on law and order, implementation of previous recommendations, and threats from organized crime, terrorism, and extremism. The conference stressed improving crime detection rates, using better analytics, and enhancing inter-agency collaboration.

2. Focus on Forensic and Tech-Based Policing

A major focus was the promotion of forensic technology and its role in transforming crime investigation. Leaders discussed,

• Expansion of forensic labs and trained personnel
• Use of digital evidence and AI tools in crime solving
• Data-sharing mechanisms for seamless inter-state coordination

3. Women’s Safety

Women’s safety was addressed through both traditional and technology-based approaches. Plans were discussed for,

• Enhancing CCTV surveillance
• Using panic alert apps and 24×7 emergency response systems
• Building safer urban spaces through smart monitoring

Bastar 2.0: Post-Naxal Strategy in Chhattisgarh

A key presentation by Chhattisgarh DGP Arun Dev Gautam introduced “Bastar 2.0”, a roadmap for the tribal Bastar region after the planned elimination of Naxalism by March 2026.

This strategic plan focuses on,

• Sustaining security gains post-insurgency
• Building infrastructure and road networks in tribal zones
• Delivering state services like healthcare, education, and employment
• Encouraging local governance and community participation

Bastar 2.0 marks a historic shift from conflict containment to region-wide development and integration.

Vision 2047: A Future Policing Roadmap

The conference also charted out a long-term roadmap for Indian policing till 2047, when India celebrates 100 years of independence. The vision includes,

• A modern, digitized, and service-oriented police force
• Stronger focus on training, public trust, and responsiveness
• Forensics, cyber capabilities, and AI-powered investigations
• Building citizen-friendly policing systems across rural and urban areas
• This strategic vision aims to prepare India’s security apparatus for emerging global and domestic challenges.

Key Takeaways

• Conference Name: 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference
• Date: November 29, 2025
• Venue: IIM Campus, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Theme: Viksit Bharat, Surakshit Bharat
• Hosted By: PM Narendra Modi
• Key Agenda Items: Internal security, forensic technology, law and order, women’s safety