Nagaland DGP stresses on building technologically skilled police force

November 16, 2024 4 Views No Comment

Chümoukedima, November 16 (MExN): The NIELIT Kohima Training Centre was inaugurated at the Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS) in Chümoukedima under the project “Empowering Police Personnel and Government Officials of NE States through IT and Cybersecurity Training” on November 14.

This initiative is spearheaded by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Kohima with support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, reported a press release received here.

The event was graced by the presence of Rupin Sharma, IPS, Director General of Police, Nagaland as the special guest. In his inaugural speech, Rupin Sharma acknowledged the importance of this initiative for the Nagaland Police. He pointed out the pressing challenges that Nagaland faces in building a technologically skilled police force, particularly at the lower ranks, which currently lag behind their counterparts in other states when it comes to IT proficiency. This skills gap, he noted, could hinder the police force’s ability to effectively tackle the rising threat of cybercrimes.

Sharma shared that ongoing discussions are underway with senior police officials and the state government to explore making IT skill development an integral part of the police career path. This approach would ensure that officers at every level are equipped with essential technical skills.

He also expressed gratitude to NIELIT for providing training and support not only to the Nagaland Police but to the state as a whole, thereby strengthening the region’s overall digital resilience. He emphasised that training labs like the NIELIT Kohima Training Centre are a valuable resource, and he strongly encouraged the Nagaland Police to take full advantage of these facilities.

Aboli Metha, Principal of NPTS was the chairperson. The programme began with a dedicatory prayer by Rev Dr Hukashe Zhimomi, Executive Secretary of NPBCA. Er L Lanuwabang, Director, NIELIT Kohima, provided an overview of the project, emphasizing the critical need for cybersecurity skills in today’s digital landscape. He highlighted that the project’s goal is to skill over 18,600 government officials and police personnel across the eight northeastern states of India, with training labs set up in 17 locations, including the new NIELIT Kohima Training Centre at Chümoukedima. Additionally, he mentioned that two training labs are being established in Kohima and Chuchuyimlang.

Lanuwabang emphasized the role of police personnel in combating the increasing number of cybercrimes across the country, noting that equipping officers with cybersecurity and IT skills is essential for effective intervention.

The inauguration concluded with a vote of thanks by Er Daniel Meren, Additional Director, NIELIT Dimapur, followed by light refreshments.