Haryana
Police Modernisation and Agniveer Reservation in Haryana
- 11 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Government of Haryana, in its Budget 2026‑27, announced measures for police modernisation and introduced a 20% Agniveer quota to strengthen law enforcement and reward bravery among personnel.
Key Points:
- Agniveer Quota: A 20 % reservation has been proposed for Agniveers (ex‑servicemen under the Agnipath scheme) in various police posts, along with a special recruitment drive for 1,300 Agniveers in the Haryana Police.
- The budget proposes that all police personnel deployed on roads will be equipped with body‑worn cameras over the next three years to record on‑duty activities and improve transparency and accountability.
- Promotions: Police personnel who display bravery in confronting criminals will be eligible for out‑of‑turn promotions as an incentive for exceptional service.
- New Police Stations: The budget includes the opening of seven new women’s police stations and three cybercrime police stations in key locations to better address gender‑based crimes and digital offences.
- An ATS will be constituted under the leadership of an Inspector‑General of Police, with stations to be set up in Gurugram and Panchkula to enhance counter‑terror capabilities.
- Modernisation and Infrastructure: Plans include the development of facilities for the Indian Reserve Battalion, procurement of 150 emergency response vehicles, and replacement of outdated colonial‑era police rules with new Haryana Police Rules.
- Significance: These reforms aim to modernise policing in Haryana, improve crime prevention and detection, incentivise bravery and professionalism, and enhance public trust in law enforcement.
| Read More: Haryana Budget 2026‑27, Agniveers, Cybercrime police stations |
