Police Modernisation and Agniveer Reservation in Haryana | 11 Mar 2026

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of facilities for the Indian Reserve Battalion, procurement of 150 emergency response vehicles, and replacement of outdated colonial‑era police rules with new Haryana Police Rules.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.