In Himachal Pradesh, the 10th National Conference of Women Police was held in Shimla. More than two hundred women police officers and employees across the country participated in this two-day National conference.
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in collaboration with Himachal Police.
The main objective of this conference was to enhance the leadership potential of women police officers and discuss their problems and challenges. It will also highlight and discuss the new roles and responsibilities of women in terms of changing technology and crime.
State Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu said, at present the strength of women in the police force in Himachal is 13 percent and the women quota in the police has been increased to 25 percent.