Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Flags Off 219 New Police Vehicles Under Modernisation Scheme

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma flagged off a fleet of 219 new police vehicles under the Assistance to States and Union Territories for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP) Scheme, marking the largest single induction of vehicles in the history of the Mizoram Police.The vehicles were flagged off at the 3rd Battalion Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) Parade Ground in Mualpui on June 18 in the presence of Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga, Director General of Police Sharad Agarwal and other senior police officials.According to the state government, a total of 219 vehicles across different categories have been procured under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' police modernisation scheme. While some vehicles are yet to be delivered, every police station in Mizoram,

total 44, will receive at least one new vehicle. 15 police outposts will also benefit through the reallocation of vehicles, while battalions, specialised units and police training schools will receive new additions to strengthen their operational capabilities.Addressing the gathering, Lalduhoma said Mizoram received Rs 44.53 crore under the ASUMP Scheme, including the state's contribution. Of this, Rs 30.45 crore was spent on procuring the new fleet, while the remaining funds were utilised for modern policing equipment and infrastructure development.The Chief Minister noted that procurement of vehicles under the Police Modernisation Scheme had remained suspended since 2017, resulting in transportation challenges for the force. He said the approval for fresh procurement came after sustained efforts by the state government and the Mizoram Police, particularly the office of the Director General of Police.Lalduhoma also said Mizoram had been unable to access benefits under the scheme since 2021 because of technical issues and described the restoration of funding under his government as a major achievement. He urged officers to maintain the vehicles properly to ensure they remain in service for years to come.Director General of Police Sharad Agarwal said the initiative was aimed not only at adding new vehicles to the fleet but also at strengthening the force's operational readiness and enhancing its ability to meet the demands of modern policing across the state.