Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today presented the President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor Shri K. Kailashnathan and the Chief Minister of Puducherry Shri N. Rangasamy, along with several other dignitaries, were present.
In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that Puducherry is a living symbol of the spiritual and cultural consciousness of South India. Today, the Puducherry Police has joined the ranks of police forces in the country that have been awarded the President’s Colours. The conferment of the President’s Colours upon the Puducherry Police is a testament to the bravery, hard work and dedication of the force.
Shri Amit Shah said that receiving the President’s Colours is one of the most prestigious moments for any police force. The Puducherry Police is entrusted with the responsibility of protecting Puducherry, ensuring its internal security and safeguarding its honour. The Puducherry Police has received this prestigious honour in recognition of its hard work, valour, service and dedication.
Union Home Minister said that despite having remained under French rule for a long period, Puducherry has preserved its Indian identity and spiritual vitality. The post of Director General of Police was created in Puducherry on October 1, 1963, and since then, the Puducherry Police has strengthened the internal security of this border region.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has replaced the penal codes enacted by the British with three new criminal laws. He said that these new laws are not merely punitive in nature; rather, their objective is to ensure justice for citizens in a technology-enabled and time-bound manner. The new criminal laws are built on three pillars: Technology, Timeline and Trust.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken several steps over the past 12 years to strengthen the Union Territories. He said that the Central Government has undertaken several development projects for the people of Puducherry to strengthen the Union Territory. He said that the four-laning of National Highway 332-A has been undertaken at a cost of ₹2,200 crore. He also said that the Modi Government has constructed an extended runway here, approximately 3,400 metres long and 45 metres wide.
Shri Amit Shah said that from 1950 to 2014, the Government of India had provided only ₹3,500 crore to Puducherry for developmental works. From 2014 to 2026, the Modi Government has provided ₹13,762 crore for the development of Puducherry, which is nearly four times the amount provided earlier. He said that over the past nine years, the Government of India has also facilitated industrial investments worth ₹39,000 crore in Puducherry. Citizens of Puducherry have benefited from initiatives such as Lakhpati Didi, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat, construction of toilets, the free foodgrain scheme, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed to the development of Puducherry and remains ready to serve its people round the clock.
