Allocation for Modernization of State Police Forces Raised to Rs
3,000 crore
A sum of Rs 2,250 crore Allocated to Strengthen and Modernize
Border Infrastructure
The Union government has raised the allocation for modernization
of state police forces from Rs 1,847 crore in the BE of 2013-14 to Rs 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 Rs 2,250 crore to strengthen and modernize border infrastructure. Shri Jaitley said in addition, a sum of Rs 990 crore has been allocated for the socio economic development of the villages along the borders. He said a sum of Rs 150 crore has also been ear-marked for the construction of Marine Police Station, Jetties and purchase of boats etc.
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