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Modernisation Plan‑IV Boosts CAPFs’ Capability – Details of New Weapons, Tech & Funding (2022‑27)

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched Modernisation Plan‑IV to upgrade the Central Armed Police Forces with new weapons, surveillance gear, communication systems and infrastructure, allocating a total of ₹1,523 crore from 2022‑27. The enhancements boost operational capability for border security, counter‑insurgency and disaster response, a key topic for UPSC GS 2 and GS 3.
Overview The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rolled out Modernisation Plan‑IV for the CAPFs . The plan aims to upgrade weapons, surveillance, communication, mobility and infrastructure to meet emerging security challenges. Key Developments Induction of modern firearms such as assault rifles, Glock pistols with Corner Shot systems. Deployment of advanced UAVs/drones , thermal imagers and night‑vision goggles. Installation of secure communication gear and Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI) servers. Acquisition of bullet‑proof and mine‑protected vehicles, including medium and light Bullet Proof Vehicles . Supply of personal protection gear such as bullet‑resistant jackets, ballistic helmets and shields. Provision of counter‑IED/bomb‑disposal kits and specialised disaster‑response tools. Upgradation of training centres, logistics hubs, ICT networks and border‑guarding infrastructure. Important Facts Financial outlay for the plan from 2022‑23 to 2026‑27 totals ₹1,523.00 crore . The largest share goes to the CRPF (₹463.96 crore). Other allocations include ₹355.66 crore for the BSF , ₹141.73 crore for
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Modernisation Plan‑IV equips CAPFs for stronger internal security and border defence

Key Facts

  1. Plan‑IV FY 2022‑23 से FY 2026‑27 तक चलता है और कुल व्यय ₹1,523 करोड़ है।
  2. CRPF को सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा मिलता है – ₹463.96 करोड़; BSF को ₹355.66 करोड़; CISF को ₹141.73 करोड़।
  3. नई हथियारों में असॉल्ट राइफल्स, Glock pistols के साथ Corner Shot और बुलेट‑प्रूफ वाहन शामिल हैं।
  4. उन्नत तकनीक जोड़ी गई: UAVs/drones, थर्मल इमेजर, नाइट‑विजन गॉगल्स, और Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure सर्वर।
  5. व्यक्तिगत सुरक्षा किट (बॉलिस्टिक हेल्मेट, जैकेट, शील्ड) और counter‑IED/bomb‑disposal किट्स की आपूर्ति की जाती है।
  6. अपग्रेड में प्रशिक्षण केंद्र, लॉजिस्टिक्स हब, ICT नेटवर्क और सीमा‑रक्षा बुनियादी ढाँचा शामिल है।
  7. 26 जुलाई 2026 तक फंड उपयोग दर्शाता है कि आवंटित धन का अधिकांश खर्च हो चुका है।

Background

CAPFs are under the Ministry of Home Affairs and handle internal security, border patrol and disaster response. Modernising them aligns with the UPSC syllabus on security forces, technology in defence and budgetary support for governance.

UPSC Syllabus

  • GS3 — Border management and organized crime
  • GS3 — Various security forces and agencies
  • Essay — Science, Technology and Society
  • GS3 — Disaster and disaster management
  • Essay — Economy, Development and Inequality
  • Essay — Media, Communication and Information

Mains Angle

In a GS‑2 answer, discuss how Modernisation Plan‑IV enhances CAPF capability and its impact on internal security, border management and disaster preparedness.

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Overview

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rolled out Modernisation Plan‑IV for the CAPFs. The plan aims to upgrade weapons, surveillance, communication, mobility and infrastructure to meet emerging security challenges.

Key Developments

  • Induction of modern firearms such as assault rifles, Glock pistols with Corner Shot systems.
  • Deployment of advanced UAVs/drones, thermal imagers and night‑vision goggles.
  • Installation of secure communication gear and Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI) servers.
  • Acquisition of bullet‑proof and mine‑protected vehicles, including medium and light Bullet Proof Vehicles.
  • Supply of personal protection gear such as bullet‑resistant jackets, ballistic helmets and shields.
  • Provision of counter‑IED/bomb‑disposal kits and specialised disaster‑response tools.
  • Upgradation of training centres, logistics hubs, ICT networks and border‑guarding infrastructure.

Important Facts

Financial outlay for the plan from 2022‑23 to 2026‑27 totals ₹1,523.00 crore. The largest share goes to the CRPF (₹463.96 crore). Other allocations include ₹355.66 crore for the BSF, ₹141.73 crore for

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Modernisation Plan‑IV equips CAPFs for stronger internal security and border defence

Key Facts

  1. Plan‑IV FY 2022‑23 से FY 2026‑27 तक चलता है और कुल व्यय ₹1,523 करोड़ है।
  2. CRPF को सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा मिलता है – ₹463.96 करोड़; BSF को ₹355.66 करोड़; CISF को ₹141.73 करोड़।
  3. नई हथियारों में असॉल्ट राइफल्स, Glock pistols के साथ Corner Shot और बुलेट‑प्रूफ वाहन शामिल हैं।
  4. उन्नत तकनीक जोड़ी गई: UAVs/drones, थर्मल इमेजर, नाइट‑विजन गॉगल्स, और Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure सर्वर।
  5. व्यक्तिगत सुरक्षा किट (बॉलिस्टिक हेल्मेट, जैकेट, शील्ड) और counter‑IED/bomb‑disposal किट्स की आपूर्ति की जाती है।
  6. अपग्रेड में प्रशिक्षण केंद्र, लॉजिस्टिक्स हब, ICT नेटवर्क और सीमा‑रक्षा बुनियादी ढाँचा शामिल है।
  7. 26 जुलाई 2026 तक फंड उपयोग दर्शाता है कि आवंटित धन का अधिकांश खर्च हो चुका है।

Background & Context

CAPFs are under the Ministry of Home Affairs and handle internal security, border patrol and disaster response. Modernising them aligns with the UPSC syllabus on security forces, technology in defence and budgetary support for governance.

UPSC Syllabus Connections

GS3•Border management and organized crimeGS3•Various security forces and agenciesEssay•Science, Technology and SocietyGS3•Disaster and disaster managementEssay•Economy, Development and InequalityEssay•Media, Communication and Information

Mains Answer Angle

In a GS‑2 answer, discuss how Modernisation Plan‑IV enhances CAPF capability and its impact on internal security, border management and disaster preparedness.

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Practice Questions

GS2
Easy
Prelims MCQ

Budget allocation for CAPF modernisation

2 marks
4 keywords
GS2
Medium
Mains Short Answer

Modernisation of CAPFs

10 marks
5 keywords
GS2
Hard
Mains Essay

CAPF capability and border security

250 marks
6 keywords
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