Allocation for Modernization of State Police Forces Raised to ₹ 3,000 crore A sum of ₹ 2,250 crore Allocated to Strengthen and Modernize Border Infrastructure

The Union government has raised the allocation for modernization of state police forces from ₹ 1,847 crore in the BE of 2013-14 to ₹ 3,000 crore in the current financial year. While presenting the General Budget in Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that scheme for modernization for State police forces would be reviewed. He said “I am also allocating adequate funds for carrying out small but much needed developmental activities as Additional Central Assistance for Left Wing Extremist Affected districts.

The Finance Minister also an announced allocation of a sum of ₹ 2,250 crore to strengthen and modernize border infrastructure. Shri Jaitley said in addition, a sum of ₹ 990 crore has been allocated for the socio economic development of the villages along the borders. He said a sum of ₹ 150 crore has also been ear-marked for the construction of Marine Police Station, Jetties and purchase of boats etc.