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Raipur’ Nov 28 (PMI NEWS)Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated and attended key sessions of the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspectors General of Police (DGP-IGP) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This landmark conference, being held for the first time in the state capital, has brought together the country’s highest-ranking police officers to discuss contemporary and emerging national security challenges. The conference will conclude on November 30, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to chair the final sessions on November 29 and 30.
Focus on Internal Security Priorities
Hosted at the state-of-the-art Marine Drive complex in New Raipur, the conference aims to evaluate existing policing strategies while laying out a future roadmap for strengthening national security. The agenda includes discussions on some of India’s most sensitive internal issues, such as:
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Left Wing Extremism (Naxalism)
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Counter-terrorism strategies
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Combating narcotics and illegal drug networks
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Cyber security preparedness
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Strengthening border management
Senior officials highlighted that several sessions will involve presentations, data reviews, and inter-agency consultations to assess the progress made in the past year and plan corrective measures where necessary.
Special Emphasis on Naxal-Affected Regions
According to sources, this year’s conference places a strong spotlight on Naxal-affected areas, especially the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. In recent months, coordinated operations between state police forces and central security agencies have achieved notable successes. These operations have weakened Maoist networks, improved intelligence sharing, and expanded police presence in remote, conflict-prone areas.
Officials stated that the conference will focus on:
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Reviewing recent anti-Naxal operations
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Identifying remaining strongholds of Maoist groups
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Enhancing coordination between state forces and central paramilitary units
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Planning future initiatives for long-term stabilization in Bastar and adjoining regions
Prime Minister Modi’s Chhattisgarh Schedule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the conference marks his second visit to Chhattisgarh in two months. As per the tentative itinerary, the Prime Minister will:
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Arrive in Raipur on October 31
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Stay overnight and attend State Foundation Day celebrations on November 1
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Return to Raipur in the last week of November to deliver the valedictory address at the DGP-IGP conference
Officials have clarified that the PM’s schedule may be adjusted depending on national engagements or other priorities.
Background: Last Year’s Conference
The 59th edition of the DGP-IGP conference was held from November 30 to December 1, 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. That event focused on critical aspects of national security, including:
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Counter-terrorism mechanisms
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Left Wing Extremism
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Coastal security and surveillance
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New criminal laws and their implementation
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Narcotics control and cross-border drug trafficking
The outcomes of last year’s discussions are expected to be reviewed at the current conference to evaluate progress on various action points. (pressmediaofindia.com)
