Union Government approved the Scheme of Modernisation of State Police Forces (MPF) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26.
This is a scheme to modernise and improve police forces across the states and union territories. It will continue for another five years.
A total financial outlay ofRs 26,275 crore has been dedicated to the scheme.
Under the MPF scheme, provision has been made for law & order, Internal Security, adoption of modern technology by police, assisting states and union territories for control. It also aims to strengthen the criminal Justice system by developing a robust forensic set-up in India. Central government will provideRs 4,846 crore to modernize state police forces.