Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend the 54th Foundation Day celebration of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) on Wednesday in New Delhi. The event marks a significant milestone for the organization, which has been at the forefront of police modernization efforts in India since its establishment in 1970.

As the chief guest, Shah will deliver the prestigious Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial Lecture, focusing on “New Criminal Law – Citizen Centric Reforms.” This topic aligns with recent efforts to modernize India’s criminal justice system and improve its responsiveness to citizens’ needs.

The ceremony will also feature the honoring of recipients of the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the President’s Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for 2023 and 2024, recognizing outstanding contributions to law enforcement.

In addition to his address, the Home Minister will unveil a special edition of the “Indian Police Journal,” a publication by the Bureau that will spotlight the new criminal laws. This release is expected to provide valuable insights into recent legal reforms and their implications for law enforcement practices.

Since its inception in 1970, BPR&D has been serving as the think tank of the Indian police to foster excellence in policing in research and development. The focus of the institute is to develop policies and procedures for police and correctional services, explore ushering technologies for enhanced service delivery to the citizens, capacity building of law enforcement agencies, promote cooperation and coordination between states and central police organizations.

The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director General of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Heads of central police organizations as well as senior officials of Home Ministry and other departments.

(Inputs from ANI)