Govt extends police modernisation scheme with ₹26,275 crore outlay

The Union Home Ministry has approved the continuation of the Modernisation of State Police Forces scheme for five years up to 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹26,275 crore. The Ministry said the scheme includes security-related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern states and Maoists-affected areas. The scheme also aims to raise new battalions and develop high-tech forensic labs.