Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah performed the foundation laying of Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam on 15th March 2025. It is a major step towards strengthening policing across the whole Northeast and making the academy a premier institute. The academy, named after legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, will offer modern facilities to train police personnel. Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were also present at the event.
Key Highlights of the Inauguration
Significance of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy
The first phase of the academy has been completed at a cost of ₹167 crore, with a total investment of ₹1050 crore planned for all three phases. This academy features state-of-the-art facilities and is set to become a premier police training center in India. Previously, Assam’s police had to travel to other states for training, but now, the academy has already trained 2,000 police personnel from Goa and Manipur. Amit Shah stressed that in the next five years, this academy will be recognized as the best among all police academies in India.
Development and Infrastructure in Assam
Peace Agreements Signed: Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, multiple peace agreements were signed,
- Bodoland Agreement (2020)
- Karbi Anglong Agreement (2021)
- Tribal Peace Agreement (2022)
- ULFA, Assam-Meghalaya, and Assam-Arunachal Agreements (2023)
- These agreements have led to 10,000+ militants surrendering and joining the mainstream.
- ₹27,000 crore semiconductor industry is being set up in Assam.
- Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit led to ₹5.18 lakh crore MoUs, with infrastructure projects worth ₹3 lakh crore.
Several key projects launched under PM Modi’s leadership, including
- Bharatmala Project – ₹10,000 crore (200+ km)
- Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge – ₹3,000 crore
- Silchar-Churaibari Corridor (Four-laning) – ₹3,400 crore
- Majuli Island embankment & road – ₹1,000 crore
- Six-lane bridge over Brahmaputra River
- NH 715-K (Majuli to Jorhat) – ₹382 crore
- Expansion of Gopinath Airport – ₹1,200 crore
- Railway sector projects – ₹9,000 crore
- AIIMS in Assam – ₹1,000 crore
Improved Law & Order and Conviction Rates
- Conviction rate in Assam increased from 5% to 25% under BJP rule.
- Assam Police, previously focused on counterterrorism, now prioritizes citizens’ rights and criminal justice reforms.
- The three new criminal laws introduced by PM Modi will be effectively implemented.
Welfare and Social Development Initiatives
- Tap water supply to 58 lakh homes for the first time.
- Free medical treatment (up to ₹5 lakh) for 1.8 crore people.
- 43 lakh households received toilets, improving sanitation.
- 2.32 crore poor people receive 5 kg free rice per person monthly.
- 51 lakh gas cylinders and 21 lakh houses provided under Modi government schemes.
Future Vision for Assam
- Amit Shah declared that Assam will witness unprecedented growth in coming years.
- ₹5 lakh crore in investments will create massive employment opportunities.
- Assam is transforming into a hub of peace, economic growth, and infrastructure development.
