Shah inaugurates Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, unveils vision for Assam’s futureNew police academy aims to be India’s best

Guwahati, Mar 15: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, marking a significant step in Assam’s policing and law enforcement infrastructure.

The event, attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and other dignitaries, underscored the BJP-led government’s focus on strengthening security forces and accelerating development in the state.


Shah expressed confidence that within five years, the academy would rank as the top police training institute in India. Named after the legendary Ahom warrior Lachit Barphukan, the academy symbolizes Assam’s rich history of resilience and bravery.

Shah credited the Modi government for bringing national recognition to Lachit’s legacy, noting that his biography is now available in 23 languages across the country.
Built at an initial cost of ₹167 crore, the academy’s total investment will reach ₹1,050 crore across three phases.

Shah highlighted its state-of-the-art facilities and emphasized its role in training not only Assam’s police force but also personnel from other states, including Goa and Manipur.


Beyond law enforcement, Shah outlined the Modi government’s contributions to Assam’s development and stability. He cited multiple peace agreements—such as the Assam-Bodoland Accord (2020), the Karbi Anglong Agreement (2021), and recent pacts with ULFA, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh—as key milestones in reducing insurgency and integrating over 10,000 former militants into mainstream society.


On the economic front, Shah announced that Assam is set to receive infrastructure projects worth ₹8 lakh crore, including- Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit, which secured MoUs worth ₹5.18 lakh crore, ₹3 lakh crore in infrastructure projects, including the ₹27,000 crore semiconductor industry initiative, major highway and bridge projects such as the Bharatmala Project (₹10,000 crore), Dhubri-Phulwari Bridge (₹3,000 crore), and new embankments for Majuli Island, expansion of railways, airports, and AIIMS facilities, with new medical colleges in Tamulpur, Kokrajhar, Nalbari, and Dhubri.


Shah emphasized the Modi government’s welfare schemes, including providing tap water to 58 lakh households, free medical treatment to 1.8 crore people, and free rice to 2.32 crore poor citizens. He contrasted this with previous governments, which he accused of neglecting Assam and failing to establish peace or develop infrastructure.
Shah credited the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government with transforming Assam’s law enforcement.

He noted that the state’s conviction rate had improved from 5% to 25%, and the police—once focused on tackling insurgency—are now prioritizing citizen safety and justice. The new academy, he said, would play a crucial role in training officers under India’s newly introduced criminal laws and ensuring a modern, efficient police force.

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