New Delhi, April 2 -- The Government on Wednesday approved Modernisation Plan-IV for Central Armed Police Forces (i.e., BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), AR, and NSG with a total financial outlay of 1523 crore, in continuation of Modernization Plan-III, as per a release.

In a written reply by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha member Ratanjit Pratap Narayan Singh's question of the details of modernization initiatives introduced to enhance operational efficiency, training and the equipment of paramilitary forces.

The approval is to increase the operational capability level of CAPFs, AR, and NSG through their transformation into a techno-savvy, professional, well-trained, and equipped Force with contemporary ...