Uttarakhand becomes the 16th state in the country to receive the President’s Police Colour.
Receiving the President’s Police Colour by Uttarakhand Police is a moment of pride for the entire state: Union Home Minister.
Efforts are being made to provide timely justice to the general public through the effective implementation of the new criminal laws: Union Home Minister.
The President’s Police Colour is national recognition of the service, dedication and indomitable courage of Uttarakhand Police: Chief Minister.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated on Friday in the President’s Police Colour Award Ceremony of Uttarakhand Police, organised at the Reserve Police Lines in Dehradun. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inspected the police parade and honoured Uttarakhand Police with the prestigious President’s Police Colour.
This insignia, awarded in recognition of the 25 years of service, discipline, devotion to duty and outstanding work of the state police force, is a historic achievement for Uttarakhand Police. Uttarakhand has become the 16th state in the country to receive this prestigious honour.
On this occasion, the Union Home Minister honoured retired Inspector General of Police Narayan Singh Napalchyal and Chief Fire Officer Vansh Bahadur Yadav with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. He also honoured Superintendent of Police Jagdish Chandra, Assistant Commandant Pratima Bhatt and retired Sub-Inspector (Intelligence) Sauhkar Pundir with medals for Meritorious Service.
The Union Home Minister and the Chief Minister also released a special postal cover and a police magazine of Uttarakhand Police.
Uttarakhand Police Has Established a Distinct Identity Through Service and Dedication: Union Home Minister
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Uttarakhand Police on receiving the President’s Police Colour and said that this is a moment of pride for every police officer and personnel of the state. Uttarakhand Police has established a distinct identity through its spirit of service, discipline and devotion to duty.
He said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is famous across the world for its natural beauty, spiritual significance and religious places. Ensuring the security of the large number of devotees and tourists who visit the state every year, as well as successfully managing major events such as the Char Dham Yatra and the Kumbh Mela, is an important responsibility of Uttarakhand Police, which its personnel are fulfilling with complete dedication.
The Union Home Minister said that Uttarakhand Police has made notable efforts towards the effective implementation of the three new criminal laws. The adoption of modern technology, forensic science and digital systems in the police administration will accelerate investigation and judicial processes.
He said that the target has been set to ensure the conviction of offenders within three years in cases involving FIRs registered after May 2027. For this purpose, efforts are being made to connect the police, courts, prosecution and other related systems through digital platforms. This will pave the way for providing timely justice to the general public.
The Union Home Minister paid tribute to the 206 brave personnel of Uttarakhand Police who made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties. He said that the journey of Uttarakhand Police, which began with approximately 13,000 personnel, has now reached more than 26,000 personnel.
Amid the difficult geographical conditions of the state, natural disasters and the continuously increasing number of tourists, the police have demonstrated courage, sensitivity and dedication. The role played by police personnel in relief and rescue operations during disasters has been commendable.
The Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vibrant Villages Programme is being implemented for the development of border areas and to prevent migration. Uttarakhand Police is also playing an important role in efforts related to security and development in border areas.
He said that security forces have achieved significant success in the direction of making the country free from Naxalism. The Central Government is working with the resolve of a drug-free India.
He said that Uttarakhand Police has made commendable efforts in taking action against drugs and preventing cybercrimes. He expressed confidence that more effective results would emerge in the coming years towards making Uttarakhand drug-free.
The Union Home Minister also congratulated Uttarakhand Police sportspersons for winning 37 medals at the World Police and Fire Games.
He said that receiving the President’s Police Colour would further boost the morale of Uttarakhand Police and this honour would inspire the police force to perform even better in the future. Appreciating the development work being carried out in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, he said that strengthening the security system along with development is also necessary.
President’s Police Colour Is a New Chapter in the Glorious History of Uttarakhand Police: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated all the officers and personnel of Uttarakhand Police on receiving the President’s Police Colour. He said that this honour is national recognition of the courage, devotion to duty, discipline and public service of Uttarakhand Police. This achievement is a matter of pride for every citizen of the state.
Welcoming Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of the Union Home Minister, the country's internal security system has continuously become stronger.
Effective action against terrorism and Naxalism, implementation of the three new criminal laws and modernisation of police forces are important steps in this direction.
The Chief Minister said that at the time of the formation of the state, Uttarakhand Police had approximately 13,000 personnel, 96 police stations and 42 police outposts. Today, more than 26,000 police personnel are working for the security and service of the state.
He said that it is a matter of pride for the state that the country's first woman Director General of Police, late Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, led Uttarakhand Police. At present, women's participation in Uttarakhand Police has reached approximately 14 per cent.
The Chief Minister said that along with maintaining law and order, Uttarakhand Police is playing an important role in the Char Dham Yatra, tourism, traffic management, disaster relief and rescue operations. Despite difficult geographical conditions, police officers and personnel are performing their responsibilities with complete sensitivity and dedication.
The Chief Minister said that under the state government's Drug-Free Devbhoomi Campaign, the police have arrested more than 7,000 accused persons during the last four years and seized illegal narcotic substances worth more than Rs 307 crore.
Continuous efforts are also being made through Operation Smile to reunite missing children with their families and through Operation Mukti to connect children engaged in begging with the mainstream of education.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to strengthening law and order and ensuring the security of citizens. The Uniform Civil Code, the anti-conversion law and the anti-riot law have been implemented in the state. Extensive action has also been taken to free government land from illegal encroachments.
The Chief Minister said that work is being undertaken towards establishing a State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre for the prevention and effective investigation of cybercrimes.
The Police Training College located in Narendra Nagar is being developed as a Centre of Excellence. He said that Uttarakhand Police is being made more capable through modern technology, better training and resources.
The Chief Minister said that the President’s Police Colour is not merely an honour but also a prestigious symbol that further increases our responsibilities towards public service.
He expressed confidence that Uttarakhand Police would continue to strengthen the trust of the people of the state through its courage, discipline, sensitivity and devotion to duty in the future as well.
Former Chief Ministers Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Tirath Singh Rawat and Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, ministers of the state government, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Director General of Police Deepam Seth, various office-bearers, public representatives, senior officers of the state administration and police department, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
