Introduction

This is a newly created Branch entrusted with the responsibility of planning, implementation and monitoring of various activities undertaken by the Police department, in particular under the Central and State Schemes like MPF, BADP, Finance Commission Grants etc. for the modernization of the State Police Force.

Organisation

The Branch is headed by an officer of the rank of ADGP/IGP, Plg. & Mdn assisted by a SP, and as many Inspectors and Sub Inspectors and other ranks and technical experts as necessary. The head of the Accounts Section in the PHQ shall render all necessary assistance to the ADGP, Plg. & Mdn. for the proper discharge of the functions as specified below for the branch.

Functions

(1) Preparation of five year perspective plans and annual plans for the modernization of the State Police force in consultation with all branches of the department with the objective of enhancing the professional competence and efficient management of the Sikkim Police. These plans shall cover mobility, weaponry, communication, training, forensic infrastructure, anti-riot equipment & protective gears, official and residential accommodation and any other subject which may have a qualitative bearing on policing.

(2) Keeping abreast of the technical advances and latest equipment being used by other State Police Organisations in the country or abroad and assessing the suitability or otherwise of such equipment and technologies by the State Police. These may include new products, arms & ammunition, riot control equipment, traffic control equipment, police transport, scientific and electronic equipment useful for and in investigation or other policing tasks, pre-fabricated structures for barracks/OPs etc.

(3) Liaising and coordinating with the Bureau of Police Research and Development of Government of India, the academia, reputed scientific organizations, institutions and laboratories and private sector undertakings on relevant matters.

(4) Studying specific and developing problems of policing in the State with the objective of evolving solutions and remedial measures.

(5) Examining the prevalent system of policing and suggesting structural, institutional, and other changes that need to be introduced in the Police to make its functioning more efficient and responsive; and concurrently evaluating and documenting the impact of modernization and training policies of the State Police and reporting its findings to the Director General of Police and the State Government.

(6) Coordination with the funding agencies at the Central and State level in respect of matters dealt with by the branch.

(7) Timely submission of proposals in the prescribed formats for grants under the MPF scheme, FC award, BADP and the Central and State Plans.

(8) Maintain and ensure maintenance by the various branches upto-date records in the prescribed format (Form No. 30) as per the laid down guidelines of all the assets created out of the funds provided under the various Central and State Schemes. Separate Stock Register will be maintained for the Central and State schemes as also a separate 'Vehicles Register' for all vehicles purchased under the Central Government funds.

(9) Identification, shortlisting and finalizing of equipment for procurement under the various Central/State schemes as per the prescribed financial norms.

(10) Monitoring and submission of status/progress reports, covering financial and physical achievements in respect of the projects being implemented and ensure that utilization certificates are issued in time.

(11) Timely settlement of audit queries relating to the branch.

(12) Any other work relating to Research, Planning & Modernisation of the State Police that may be assigned by the DGP or the State Government.

Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of ADGP/IGP, Plg. & Modernisation

(1) He shall ensure that all above functions of the branch are carried out effectively and promptly.

(2) In carrying out the above responsibilities he may take inputs from any branch/ unit and it shall be the responsibility of the head of said branch/unit to supply all information as asked for in time.