Union Budget 2012-13: Delhi Police gets an additional Rs 504.22 cr for modernization

NEW DELHI: With the city under the terror radar and traffic caught in a perpetual gridlock, Delhi Police has been allocated an additional Rs 504.22 crore for modernization. The finance minister allocated Rs 3,867.33 crore for its overall operations.

But it is being asked whether major initiatives proposed by Delhi Police can take off with the funds allocated. Projects in the pipeline include installation of CCTVs, integrated voice and data communication and recording system, setting up of a common integrated police application , purchase of wireless equipment for nine subdivisions and 29 police stations and upgradation of the digital trunk radio system. And with just Rs 1 crore allocated for introduction of new technology, high-ticket projects signed with the US and Israel may be struck.

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“We are planning introduction of several anti-terror measures . We had been allocated Rs 25 crore to install CCTVs in six district courts. We also have to install CCTV cameras around the PM’s residence. This project picked up pace after the attack on the Israeli diplomat on Aurangzeb Road,’’ said an officer.

Budgetary provision for developing a traffic and communication network and a model traffic system has been put at Rs 20 crore — down by Rs 82 crore from last year. But police are not worried. “This is a gestation period and we don’t need to pay anyone this fiscal,” said an officer .