2012 - Bureau of Police Research and Development

CHAPTER 5Expenditure of States/UTs PoliceForcesThe sanctioned strength of Civil ArmedPolice Forces has shown an significant increaseof 3.24%, from 16,93,541 in 2011 over16,40,342 in 2010 and the expenditure on StatePolice Forces has also increased by 12.4% fromRs. 49,576 crores (INR 495.76 Billions) in 2010-11 to Rs. 55,747 crores (INR 557.47 Billions)in 2011-12. However, during the same periodpolice training expenditure has increased fromRs.709 crores (INR 7.09 Billions) in 2010-11 toRs. 912 crores (INR 9.12 Billions) in 2011-12showing increase by 28.6%. The expenditure onpolice housing has increased from Rs. 2708.73crores (INR 27.087 Billions) in 2010-11 to Rs.1188.99 crores (INR 11.889 Billions) in 2011-12showing a decrease of 56.1%. Details are givenin Tables No. – 5.3 & 5.5 (Page No. 87 & 89).Expenditure on Police Training during2003 to 2011 has shown an increasing trendexcept 2008 as shown in graph below, whichis due to the funding under Modernization ofPolice Forces Scheme (MPF Scheme) startedby the Ministry of Home Affairs jointly with thestates with effect from the financial year 2001-02. Modern training complexes have beenconstructed or are being constructed andequipped with the latest training gadgetslike firing simulators, driving simulators,forensic training labs, gymnasia, computerlabs, swimming pools, auditorium, assault /obstacles courses etc.EXPENDITURE ON STATES/UTS POLICE FORCE(RS. IN CRORES)2010-11 2011-12 PercentagechangeTotal Police Exp. 49576 55747 12.4%Police Training Exp. 709 912 28.6%Police Housing Exp. 2709 1189 -(56.1)%Training Exp. as % ofTotal Police Exp.Housing Exp. as % ofTotal Police Exp.1.43% 1.64%5.46% 2.13%Expenditure on Police TrainingAn amount of Rs.912 crores (INR 9.12Billions) was spent on police training at allIndia level 2011-12 which was only 1.64%of the total police expenditure of Rs. 55,747crores (INR 557.47 Billions), which is slightlyless than 1.64% of total police expenditureof Rs. 49,576 crores (INR 495.76 Billions),incurred on police training during 2010-11.The modern training classrooms are alsohaving audio – visual facilities. The NationalPolice Commission as well as PadmanbhaiahCommittee and the committee headed byUnion Home Secretary to review all therecommendations of various committee/Commissions on Police Reforms haveunanimously recommended to improve thepolice training after recruitment as well as thein-service training for the police personnel.The present trend in police expenditure is inaccordance with these recommendations. Butit is still much less than the amount required tobe spent to ensure timely and periodical skillupgradation of the police personnel.Modernization Grants to State PoliceForcesThe modernization grants to state police82