Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: The Modi government on Thursday announced to increase the allocation for modernisation of state police forces from the current Rs 1,847 crore to Rs 3,000 crore.
Presenting the General Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that scheme for modernisation of state police forces would also be reviewed.
“I am also allocating adequate funds for carrying out small but much needed developmental activities as Additional Central Assistance for Left-Wing Extremist Affected districts,” Jaitley said.
The Finance Minister also announced allocation of a sum of Rs 2,250 crore to strengthen and modernize border infrastructure. In addition, a sum of Rs 990 crore has been allocated for the socio economic development of the villages along the borders.
