60 armoured units among 477 new vehicles added to Manipur police fleet
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Why in news
The Manipur government launched a new fleet of 477 vehicles, including 60 armoured units, to strengthen the state's police infrastructure for maintaining peace and security.
Background
The fleet includes bulletproof Rakshak vehicles, mine-protected vehicles, and heavy machine repair vehicles. The acquisition is funded under the Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police (ASMP) scheme.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAssistance to States for Modernisation of Police (ASMP) scheme provides funding for police infrastructure and equipment.
- FactThe new fleet consists of 477 vehicles, including 60 armoured units.
- FactThe fleet includes bulletproof Rakshak vehicles and mine-protected vehicles.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of modernizing police infrastructure in maintaining internal security and public order in conflict-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational capability: Enhanced protection for personnel against mine threats and ballistic attacks in volatile zones
- Fiscal federalism: Role of central schemes in bridging the infrastructure gap of state police forces
Keywords: Internal Security · Modernisation · Public Order · Infrastructure · Police Reform
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