Port Blair, Aug 9: In a significant move towards capacity building enhancing the professional competence of police personnel, the Andaman & Nicobar Police under the visionary leadership of Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands today formally entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. This initiative aligns with the recommendations made during the DGsP/IGsP Conference and is in accordance with the directives of the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs, emphasizing upon the importance of incorporating domain experts, universities, and academia into various police training programs.
The MoU was officially signed on 09/08/2024 and exchanged between Smti. Sindhu Pillai. A, IPS, Inspector General of Police and Professor Mrinal Satish of NLSIU Bengaluru in presence of Smti. Monika Bhardwaj, IPS, DIGP (Training), Shri Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, Principal (PTS), and other senior officers of the Andaman & Nicobar Police. This significant agreement is aimed at enhancing the capacity and capabilities of our Investigating Officers (IOs). The formal signing of the MoU signals the beginning of a transformative chapter in the professional development of the Andaman & Nicobar Police force.
The collaboration with NLSIU, one of India’s most prestigious legal institutions, will facilitate the launch of a comprehensive training program on the New Criminal Laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Surkasha Sanhita (BNSS) – 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) - 2023. This program has been meticulously designed to equip our Investigating Officers with the requisite knowledge and skills to adeptly navigate the complexities of these new laws.
This MoU represents more than just a formal agreement; it is a strategic blueprint for the future of law enforcement across our islands. It reflects the administration’s steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law. The training program will delve into the nuances of the new criminal laws, ensuring our officers are not only well-versed in the legal texts but also proficient in applying them in real-world scenarios. This will empower our officers to enforce these laws with precision, thereby enhancing the efficiency of our judicial processes and ensuring that justice is truthful, swift and fair.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, the Director General of Police, A & N Islands, expressed his profound gratitude to Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Shri. Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A & N Administration and Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor, NLSIU, Bengaluru and concerned officers & staff of A & N Administration for their crucial roles in bringing this initiative to fruition. Their vision and support have been pivotal in the successful signing of this MoU, he added.
As we embark on this new journey, we are confident that this partnership with NLSIU will lead to more effective law enforcement as well as a stronger and more just legal system in our islands. We look forward to the positive outcomes of this collaboration and the lasting fruitful impact, it will have on our police force and the wider community of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.