सत्यमेव जयते GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 GOVENMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 CONTENTS Chapter - 1 Mandate and Organisational Structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs 1-5 Chapter - 2 Internal Security 6-33 Chapter - 3 Border Management 34-50 Chapter - 4 Centre-State Relations 51-55 Chapter - 5 Crime Scenario in the Country 56-63 Chapter - 6 Human Rights and National Integration 64-69 Chapter - 7 Union Territories 70-109 Chapter - 8 POLICE FORCES 110-147 Chapter - 9 Other Police Organizations and Institutions 148-169 Chapter - 10 Disaster Management 170-199 Chapter - 11 International Cooperation 200-211 Chapter - 12 Major Initiatives and Schemes 212-231 Chapter - 13 Foreigners, Freedom Fighters’ Pension and Rehabilitation 232-249 Chapter - 14 Women Safety 250-261 Chapter - 15 Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India (RG&CCI) 262-274 Chapter - 16 Miscellaneous Issues 275-287 Annexures (I-XXIII) 289-337
Chapter - 1 Mandate and Organisational Structure of The Ministry of Home Affairs 1.1 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) discharges multifarious responsibilities, the important among them being - internal security, border management, Centre- State relations, administration of Union Territories, management of Central Armed Police Forces, disaster management, etc. Though in terms of Entries 1 and 2 of List II – ‘State List’ – in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, ‘public order’ and ‘police’ are the responsibilities of States, Article 355 of the Constitution enjoins the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the Government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. In pursuance of these obligations, the Ministry of Home Affairs continuously monitors the internal security situation, issues appropriate advisories, shares intelligence inputs, extends manpower and financial support, guidance and expertise to the State Governments for maintenance of security, peace and harmony without encroaching upon the constitutional rights of the States. 1.2 The information relating to Ministers, Home Secretary, Secretaries, Special Secretaries, Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries who held / are holding position in the Ministry of Home Affairs during the year is at Annexure-I. The Annual Report 2018-19Organisational Chart has also been given at Annexure-II. 1.3 The list of existing Divisions of the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating major areas of their responsibility are as below: Administration Division
1.4 The Administration Division is responsible for handling all administrative matters and allocation of work among various Divisions of the Ministry. Administration Division is also the Nodal Division for matters relating to Right to Information Act, 2005. The Division also deals with the administrative matters of the Secretariat Security Organisation. Border Management-I (BM-I) Division 1.5 BM-I Division deals with issues relating to strengthening of international land borders, their policing and guarding which encompasses management of land borders by creating and improving infrastructure works like border fencing, border roads, border flood lighting, Border Out posts of border guarding forces along Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Bangladesh, Indo- China, Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan and Indo- Myanmar borders. BM-I Division also deals with matters related to Empowered Committee on Border Infrastructure (ECBI).
1 Annual Report 2018-19 2Border Management-II (BM-II) Division 1.6 BM-II Division deals with matters relating to Border Area Development Programme (BADP), Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) and Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). The BADP is a Core Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented through the State Governments as a part of a comprehensive approach to the border management. The Coastal Security Scheme is implemented in Phases for providing financial assistance for creation of infrastructure relating to coastal security in the Coastal States/ UTs. BM-II Division is also responsible for establishment matters of LPAI, which is entrusted with construction, development and maintenance of Integrated Check Post (ICPs) on the land borders of the country and coordination with various stakeholders for development of ICPs.
Coordination & International Co- operation (CIC) Division 1.7 The CIC Division (Coordination Wing) deals with intra-Ministry coordination work, Parliamentary matters, public grievances (PGs), monitoring of court cases, official language, publication of annual report of the Ministry, website management, record retention schedule, custody of classified and non-classified records of the Ministry, matters relating to e-Samiksha, furnishing/ publication of various reports relating to employment of SCs/STs and Persons with Disabilities, achievements of the Ministry etc. 1.8 The International Cooperation (IC) Wing of the Division is the nodal Division for all matters pertaining to finalization/ negotiations of agreements/treaties in
respect of security cooperation, illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and bilateral mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs). It also is the focal point in MHA for work in respect of SAARC, BIMSTEC, ASEAN, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) etc. The Division also coordinates for security clearance in respect of all MoUs/ Agreements signed with foreign countries and Bilateral dialogues/ meetings at Home Minister and Home Secretary level. Centre-State (CS) Division 1.9 The CS Division deals with Centre- State relations, including working of the constitutional provisions governing such relations, appointment of Governors, creation of new States, nominations to the Rajya Sabha / Lok Sabha, Inter- State boundary disputes, over-seeing the crime situation in States, imposition of President’s Rule, etc. 1.10 The Judicial Wing of CS Division deals with all the matters relating to the legislative aspects of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and also the Commission of Inquiry Act. It also handles matters relating to the State legislations which require the assent of the President of India under the Constitution, political pension to erstwhile rulers before independence and mercy petitions under Article 72 of the Constitution of India. 1.11 Public Section in CS Division handles the work related to Bharat Ratna Award, Padma Awards, Warrant of Precedence, Ashok Chakra series of Gallantry Awards, Jeevan Raksha Padak, National Flag, National Anthem, State Emblem of India etc. Cyber and Information Security (CIS) Division 1.12 CIS Division was created in October 2017 to address the issue of growing concerns of cyber security and cyber crime in the country. The CIS Division handles matters/ work relating to implementation of National Information Security Policy and Guidelines (NISPG) by all the Government Ministries and Departments, cyber security and risk assessment of IT Infrastructure of various Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations, coordination in handling of cybercrimes in the country, Scheme on prevention of cybercrimes against women and children, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Scheme, establishment of cyber forensics laboratories, regular information security audits, international conventions on cyber security and cybercrimes, Lawful Interception and NATGRID.
Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalization (CTCR) Division 1.13 Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalization Division deals with the matters relating to policy and operational issues on terrorism, counter radicalization/ de-radicalization, combating financing of terrorism and administrative, financial and statutory matters of National Investigation Agency (NIA). Disaster Management (DM) Division 1.14 DM Division is responsible for legislation, policy, capacity building, prevention, mitigation, long term rehabilitation, response, relief and preparedness for natural calamities and man-made disasters (except drought and epidemics). Annual Report 2018-19Finance Division 1.15 Finance Division is responsible for formulating, operating and controlling the budget of the Ministry and other matters pertaining to expenditure control & monitoring and financial advice, etc. Foreigners Division 1.16 Foreigners Division deals with all matters relating to visa, Protected Area Permit (PAP) / Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regimes, immigration, citizenship, overseas citizenship of India, acceptance of foreign contribution and hospitality. Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation (FFR) Division 1.17 FFR Division frames and implements the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme and the schemes for rehabilitation of migrants from former West Pakistan / East Pakistan and provision of relief to Sri Lankan and Tibetan refugees. Internal Security–I (IS-I) Division 1.18 Internal Security-I Division deals with matters relating to internal security, law & order, Punjab; protection of human rights; national integration, communal harmony, Ayodhya, observance of National Unity Day; arms and explosives; security of persons and of vital installations; security clearances of projects and proposals; matters relating to BPR&D and establishment of National Police University. Internal Security–II (IS-II) Division 1.19 Internal Security-II Division deals with matters relating to extradition, mutual legal assistance, Interpole, Drug Law Enforcement & Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the National Security
3 Annual Report 2018-19 4Act and Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victim/Families of Victims of Terrorist/Communal/LWE Violence and Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED Blasts on Indian Territory. Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Division 1.20 J&K Division deals with constitutional matters including Article 370 of the Constitution of India and general policy matters in respect of the State of Jammu & Kashmir and terrorism / militancy in that State. It is also responsible for implementation of the Prime Minister’s Package for Jammu and Kashmir. Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Division 1.21 LWE Division monitors the LWE situation and counter-measures being taken by the affected States with the objective of improving ground-level policing and development response as per the location specific action plans formulated / to be formulated by the affected States. It also reviews proper implementation of various developmental schemes of Ministries / Departments concerned in the LWE affected areas and optimum utilization of funds released under such schemes. North East (NE) Division 1.22 The NE Division deals with the internal security and law & order situation in the North-Eastern States, including matters relating to insurgency and talks with various extremist groups operating in that region. Police – I (P-I) Division 1.23 Police-I Division functions as the cadre controlling authority in respect of Indian Police Service (IPS) and also deals with all matters relating to training of police personnel, award of President’s Police Medals for Meritorious / Distinguished service and Gallantry, etc. Police – II (P-II) Division 1.24 Police-II Division deals with all matters relating to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including their deployment. Police Modernisation (PM) Division 1.25 The PM Division handles work relating to modernisation of State Police Forces, provisioning of various items for modernisation of Central Armed Police Forces, police communication, Police Reforms, Administration of Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, etc. Union Territories (UT) Division 1.26 The UT Division deals with all legislative and constitutional matters relating to Union Territories, including National Capital Territory of Delhi. It also functions as the cadre controlling authority of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa- Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) / Indian Police Service (IPS) as also Delhi-Andaman and Nicobar Island Civil Service (DANICS) / Delhi-Andaman and Nicobar Island Police Service (DANIPS). It is also responsible for over-seeing the crime, law & order situation in the Union Territories. Women Safety (WS) Division 1.27 The Government gives utmost priority to women safety in the country. Annual Report 2018-19To this purpose it enacted the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. In order to ensure that the amendments in law effectively translate at ground level, and to enhance women safety in the country, the Government has set up a Women Safety Division in the Ministry of Home Affairs on 28th May, 2018 to strengthen measures for safety of women in the country and instill greater sense of security in them through speedy and effective administration of justice in a holistic manner and by providing a safer 5 environment for women. The new Division is responsible for policy formulation, planning, coordinating, formulating and implementing projects/schemes to assist States/Union Territories to achieve the objective, as also prison reforms and related subjects. This inter-alia includes increased use of IT and technology in criminal justice system and enabling a supportive eco-system for forensic sciences and crime & criminal records. ***** Annual Annual Report Report 2018-19 2018-19 Chapter - 2 Internal Security Overview 2.1 Internal security issues in the country can broadly be categorized as follows:- (i) Terrorism in the hinterland of the country. (ii) Left Wing Extremism in certain areas. (iii) Security situation in Jammu & Kashmir. (iv) Insurgency in the North Eastern States. 2.2 During the year 2018, the internal security situation in the country remained under control. The Government of India accorded due priority to enhancing internal security during this period and in this regard, adopted the following strategy: I. The principal focus on the internal security front remained on countering terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, improving the security scenario in the North Eastern States, combating Left Wing Extremism, and maintaining peace in the hinterland of the country. II. Government of India in tandem with the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir adopted a multi- pronged approach to contain cross border infiltration, promote economic activity, provide relief to victims and strengthen the State Government security apparatus. III. The Government followed a multi- pronged strategy to deal with 66 insurgent and militant activities in the North East region. The approach includes security measures, development works, negotiations with groups provided they abjure violence and seek resolution of their demands within the framework of the Indian Constitution to come into the mainstream of national life. The Central Government is also supplementing the efforts of the State Governments through various measures such as deployment of Central Security Forces to assist the State Authorities in countering counter-insurgency operations and providing security to vulnerable institutions and installations based on threat assessment. IV. Keeping in mind that the States’ Forces are the first responders to any terrorist incident, the Government has devised programmes for capacity building of States’ Forces in intelligence collection, responding to terror incidents and investigation of terror cases. As on 31.03.2019, 2556 officers have been trained in 74 training programmes conducted by the Central Agencies. V. The Government of India has added the names of (i) Al-Qaida in Indian Sub-Continent (AQIS) and all its manifestations; (ii) Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP)/ ISIS Wilayat Khorasan/ Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham-Khorasan (ISIS-K) and all its manifestations; (iii) Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and all its manifestations; and (iv) Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) and all its manifestations as terrorist organisations in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, during 2018-19. VI. The Ministry of Home Affairs actively participated in 18 Joint Working Group Meetings on Counter Terrorism with foreign countries like France, Canada, United States of America, Australia, Russia, China, United Kingdom, European Union, Netherlands, Indonesia, Tunisia, Egypt, Uzbekistan and also at BRICS and BIMSTEC etc. VII. The Government remained committed to curbing the funding of terrorism and anti-national activities. National Investigation Agency (NIA) 2.3 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted under the NIA Act of 2008 as a special agency for investigation and prosecution of offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule of NIA Act. National Investigation Agency is the premier investigating agency at the Central level to investigate terrorism related cases including terrorism financing cases. The NIA headquarters is at New Delhi and the branch offices are located at Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kochi, Kolkata, Jammu and Raipur. A total of 45 NIA Special Courts have been constituted in the States/Union Territories. The NIA, since its inception, has registered 258 cases (60 cases in 2018-19) till 31.03.2019, out of which, 194 cases (43 cases in 2018-19) have been charge sheeted. Trial has been concluded Annual Annual Report Report 2018-192018-19in 48 cases, out of which 43 cases have resulted in conviction. 2.4 The Government has approved a new vertical i.e. Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Cell, in NIA to tackle rise in LWE related offences. The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) 2.5 Since inception of Multi Agency Centre (MAC), 3,16,385 inputs have been shared through MAC platform till 31.03. 2019. 2.6 In pursuance of its mandate, 367 Daily Nodal Officer Meetings, Focus Group Meetings, Meetings on Cross Border Terrorism and issues related to insurgency in North East were organized at MAC in New Delhi in 2018-19. In addition, 316 meetings were organized at Subsidiary Multi Agency Centre (SMAC) to discuss terrorism related issues at State level. 2.7 MAC had also launched National Memory Bank (NMB) integrated with Threat Management System (TMS) on MAC- SMAC-State SB network, in June 2012. NMB can be defined as Classified Electronic Library on CT information and is designed as a repository of data related to CT matters, accessible to all stakeholders nationwide. Till Date, 16170 data have been uploaded on the NMB in the form of IRs, Periodicals, Dossiers, Incident Reports etc. to facilitate analysis by stakeholders on counter terrorism related issues. National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) 2.8 The NATGRID is conceived to be a framework, which will leverage Information Technology to connect approved User Agencies (security/law enforcement) with designated data providers in order to enhance the country’s counter terrorism capability. The Project was approved in 2012 and ₹ 1002.97 crore has been sanctioned for key elements of the NATGRID Project. The construction 7 7 Annual Report 2018-19 8of NATGRID facilities including Data Center (DC) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is at advanced stage of completion. Combating Financing of Terrorism Cell (CFT Cell) 2.9 Combating Financing of Terrorism Cell (CFT Cell) in the Ministry of Home Affairs deals with the policy matters on combating Terrorist Financing and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN). 2.10 A FICN Co-ordination Centre (FCORD) is functioning in the Ministry of Home Affairs to share the intelligence / information amongst the different security agencies of Centre / States to counter the menace of circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes within the Country. A total of 34 meetings of the FCORD have been held up to 31.03.2019 in which the States and other agencies have participated to discuss the important issues relating to containing the FICN menace. 2.11 A Terror Funding and Fake Currency (TFFC) Cell is functioning under National Investigation Agency (NIA). As on 31.03.2019, NIA has registered a total of 31 cases related to terror funding and 40 cases related to FICN, since 2009. In one of the FICN cases investigated by NIA, the Special Court established under the NIA Act, 2008 has observed that a neighbouring sovereign country is involved in the circulation of FICN with the sole purpose and intention to damage and threaten the unity, integrity, economic security and sovereignty of India and also to strike terror in the people. 2.12 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prevent and counter smuggling and circulation of fake currency notes was signed on 06.06.2015 between India and Bangladesh during the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to Bangladesh. Under the mandate of the said MoU, four meetings of the Joint Task Force have been held in India & Bangladesh alternatively to review the progress in this regard. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was signed under the MoU in February, 2016 which includes establishment of nodal contact points for exchange of information, sharing of intelligence inputs and investigative leads, maintaining data base on all aspects of FICN trade, enhancing capabilities of forensic labs, mass awareness programs by the Central banks of both the countries and the training of officers of both the countries. 2.13 India is a Member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an Inter-Governmental Body, which makes recommendations relating to Combating of Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering, etc. The Ministry of Home Affairs participates in the Plenary and Working Group Meetings of the FATF to present the developments in the country with regard to the policy to combat financing of terrorism and the status of effectiveness of the legal regime in this regard. India is also member of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) and Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), which are FATF Styled Regional Bodies (FSRBs) and the Ministry of Home Affairs participates in their deliberations to highlight India’s position with regard to the issues relating to Combating Financing of Terrorism. India also participates actively in the meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub-group on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (SGAML-CFT). Security of Holders of High Public Offices 2.14 The threat from terrorist and militant groups makes it imperative to provide adequate security to holders of high public offices and other persons under threat. As the threat to security of such individuals is a dynamic phenomenon, assessment of their security requirement is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time. The security arrangements are assessed by High Level Committee to effectively tackle the evil designs of terrorists and militants and thereby ensure maintenance of security, public order and peace in the country. 2.15 The State Governments are also constantly sensitized by the Ministry of Home Affairs about security issues concerning holders of high public offices and their movements. In this regard, advisories are communicated to them regularly, as required. Special training courses for police commandos are conducted in training institutions of National Security Guard (NSG), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to equip them for such security duties. 2.16 The revised and updated version of the Yellow Book (guidelines dealing with personal protection) was issued by the Home Ministry in February, 2019. Airport Security/ Delhi Metro Security 2.17 In order to strengthen the security of the aviation sector, acquisition of modern security gadgets, improved security procedures and adequate deployment of security personnel at airports has been given close attention. Administrative mechanisms have been put in place to deal with any emergent situation in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, IB, CISF and others. Counter Terrorist Contingency Plan [CTCP] for airports has been prepared and circulated to all States/ UTs for implementation. 2.18 Security for Delhi Metro is provided by CISF under a robust security framework Annual Report 2018-19which is reviewed and updated from time to time. Government’s Approach and Action Plan to deal with LWE 2.19 The ‘Police’ and ‘Public order’ being State subjects, action with respect to maintenance of law and order lies primarily in the domain of the concerned State Governments. Therefore, the policy of the Government of India is to effectively deal with the LWE insurgency primarily by capacity building of the State Governments, both in areas of security and development. The Government of India has adopted an integrated and holistic approach to deal with the Left Wing Extremist (LWE) insurgency by addressing the areas of security, development and promoting good governance simultaneously. To achieve this, a National Policy and Action Plan has been put in place that adopts a multi- pronged strategy in the areas of security, development, ensuring rights & entitlements of local communities. 2.20 The security related measures include, providing Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), sanction of India Reserve (IR) battalions, modernization and up gradation of the State Police under the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’ (MPF scheme), re-imbursement of security related expenditure under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, strengthening of Special Intelligence Branches/Special Forces of the States and fortification of Police Stations under the Special Infrastructure Scheme(SIS), providing helicopters for anti- LWE operations, assistance in training of State Police through the Ministry of Defence, Central Police Organizations and Bureau of Police Research and Development, sharing of intelligence, facilitating inter- 9 Annual Report 2018-19 State coordination, Community Policing and Civic Action etc. Simultaneously, focused attention is also given to development. The Government of India has launched special schemes for improving the basic infrastructure like road & telecom connectivity and skill up gradation etc. Besides, the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, especially the provisions pertaining to allotment of title deeds to individuals and communities is also an area priority. To give further impetus, funds are provided for filling critical infrastructure gaps in public infrastructure and services which are of urgent nature under Special Central Assistance (SCA) scheme for the most affected LWE districts. The underlying philosophy is to enhance the capacity of State Governments to tackle the LWE menace in a concerted manner. 2.21 Resolute implementation of the National Policy and Action Plan by the Government has resulted in significant improvement in the Left Wing Extremism scenario across the country. Last five years have seen a significant decline in LWE violence as well as the geographical spread of LWE. The declining trend in LWE violence continued in 2018 as well. There has been an overall 26.7% reduction in violent incidents (1136 to 833) and 39.5% reduction (397 to 240) in LWE related deaths since end-2013. In comparison to 2017, the year 2018 saw a decline of 8.3% (908 to 833) in incidents 10of violence and the number of deaths by 8.7% (263 to 240). The casualties to Security Forces declined by 10.7% (75 to 67) and the number of LWE cadres eliminated went up by 65.4% (136 to 225). At the same time, the developmental outreach by the government of India has seen an increasingly large number of LWE cadres shunning the path of violence and returning to the mainstream. 2.22 Chhattisgarh (392 incidents and 153 deaths) remains the most affected State followed by Jharkhand (205 incidents and 43 deaths), Bihar (59 incidents and 15 deaths), Odisha (75 incidents and 12 deaths) and Maharashtra (75 incidents and 12 deaths). Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand together accounted for 71.7% of the violent incidents and 81.7% of deaths. Odisha and Maharashtra followed by Bihar accounted for 9%, 9% and 7.1% of the incidents respectively in 2018. Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana together reported less than 4% incidents. 2.23 The overall improvement in LWE scenario can be attributed to greater presence and increased capacity of the Security Forces across the LWE affected States, better operational strategy and better monitoring of development schemes in affected areas. The State-wise break up of LWE violence profile is given in the table below. State-wise extent of LWE violence during 2010 to 2018 State 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (up to 31.03.2019) Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Incidents Deaths Andhra Pradesh 100 24 54 9 67 13 28 7 18 4 35 8 17 6 26 7 12 3 4 (0) 0 (0) Bihar 307 97 316 63 166 44 177 69 163 32 110 17 129 28 99 22 59 15 22 (14) 4 (5) Chhattisgarh 625 343 465 204 370 109 355 111 328 112 466 101 395 107 373 130 392 153 68 (113) 11 (49) Jharkhand 501 157 517 182 480 163 387 152 384 103 310 56 323 85 251 56 205 43 42 (47) 5 (7) M.P. 7 1 8 0 11 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 12 2 3 1 4 0 0 (3) 0 (0) Maharashtra 94 45 109 54 134 41 71 19 70 28 55 18 73 23 69 16 75 12 21 (25) 9 (4) Odisha 218 79 192 53 171 45 101 35 103 26 92 28 86 27 81 29 75 12 15 (22) 4 (2) Annual Report 2018-19Telangana NA NA NA NA NA NA 8 4 14 5 11 2 7 0 5 2 11 2 2 (6) 11 0 (1) Uttar Pradesh 6 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 (0) West Bengal 350 258 92 45 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 (0) Others 5 0 6 1 8 0 7 0 8 0 10 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 (0) 0 (0) TOTAL 2213 1005 1760 611 1415 415 1136 397 1091 310 1089 230 1048 278 908 263 833 240 (230) 175 33 (68) 2.24 The geographical spread of LWE violence has also been shrinking considerably. In 2018, LWE violence was reported from 251 PSs in 60 districts spread across 8 States as compared to 330 PSs in 76 districts spread over 10 States in 2013. The arc of violence has been considerably restricted with just 30 districts accounting 89% of the LWE violence. The CPI (Maoist) continues to be the most potent among the various LWE outfits in the country and accounted for more than 88% of total LWE violent incidents and resultant deaths. Amidst increasing reverses, the CPI (Maoist) has been making efforts to expand to new areas along Inter-State borders without any significant success. 2.25 With the Maoists forced to remain on the back-foot in most of the States, it is time to consolidate the gains in order to end this menace once and for all. Specific Measures taken by the Central Government to Combat Left Wing Extremism 2.26 Ban on CPI (Maoist): The CPI(Maoist) which is the major Left Wing Extremist organization responsible for most incidents of violence/casualties, has been included in the Schedule of Terrorist Organisations, along with all its formations and front organizations under the existing Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967. 2.27 Strengthening the Intelligence Mechanism: In order to counter the growing challenge of LWE activities, several steps have been taken to strengthen and upgrade the capabilities of intelligence agencies at the Central and State level. This includes intelligence sharing through Multi Agency Centre (MAC) at the Central level and State Multi Agency Centre (SMAC) at the State level on 24x7 basis. Other steps which have been taken to strengthen the intelligence mechanism include setting up of Joint Command and Control Centre at Jagdalpur and Gaya, strengthening of technical and human intelligence, better cooperation amongst the Security Forces, district police and intelligence agencies, thrust on generation of real time intelligence and creation/ strengthening of State Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) in the LWE affected states for which Central assistance is provided through the Special Infrastructure Scheme(SIS). 2.28 Better Inter-State Coordination: The area of operations of CPI (Maoist) cadres is not confined to a single State but is spread over several States. Therefore, better Inter-State coordination at various levels on a number of aspects is essential. The Government of India has taken a number of steps to improve Inter- State meetings and interactions between the bordering districts of LWE affected States. 2.29 Tackling the Problem of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs): Majority of casualties to security forces in anti-LWE operations are caused by IEDs. The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to support extensive counter-IED capacity building efforts of CAPFs and State Police Forces. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued a Standard Operating Procedure Annual Report 2018-19 12(SOP) on ‘Issues related to Explosives/ IEDs/Landmines in LWE Affected Areas’ and circulated to all stakeholders to promote best practices in IED Management. 2.30 India Reserve (IR)/ Specialised India Reserve Battalion (SIRB): The Left Wing Extremism affected States have been sanctioned India Reserve (IR) battalions mainly to strengthen security apparatus at their level and also to enable the States to provide gainful employment to youth, particularly in the LWE affected areas. 56 India Reserve (IR) Battalions were sanctioned to 10 LWE affected States of which 44 have been raised. In addition, Government has sanctioned raising of 10 new Specialized India Reserve Bn (SIRB) in the LWE States of Bihar (01), Chhattisgarh (02), Jharkhand (02), Madhya Pradesh (01), Odisha (03) and West Bengal (01). Of these 8 SIR Bns are raised. 2.31 Schemes of MHA in LWE Affected Areas: The following Schemes are being implemented by the MHA in LWE affected areas: (i) Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme: The Government of India reimburses the LWE affected State Governments the security related expenditure incurred on ex-gratia payment to the family of civilian/security forces killed in LWE violence, training and operational needs of security forces, insurance of police personnel, compensation to the surrendered Left Wing Extremist cadres, community policing, village defence committees and publicity material. The Union Government has approved continuation of the scheme for a period of 3 years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with substantial increase in its annual outlay to Rs.445 crore. The scheme has been further strengthened with the increased outlay. In addition, new items like compensation for the incapacitated security personnel and property damage have been included for the first time. The SRE Scheme would enhance the capacity of LWE affected States to fight the LWE menace. (ii) Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) including Construction of 250 Fortified Police Stations in LWE Affected States: The scheme has been approved for a period of 3 years from 2017-18 to 2019-20 for strengthening of the State Intelligence Branches (SIBs) & Special Forces of the States as well as fortification of 250 Police Stations @ Rs. 2.5 crore per Police Station. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs. 1006 crore i.e. Rs. 604 crore as Central Share (60%) and Rs. 402 crore as State share. This is a reimbursement scheme. (iii) Fortified Police Stations Scheme: The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing a scheme to assist the State Governments in construction/ strengthening of 400 Fortified Police Stations @ Rs.2.00 crore per police station in Left Wing Extremist affected districts on 80:20 (Centre share: State share) basis. Under the scheme, 397 fortified police stations have been constructed. (iv) Civic Action Programme (CAP): Under this Scheme, financial grants are provided to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to undertake various welfare activities in the LWE affected areas. This Scheme aims to bridge the gap between the local population and Security Forces (SFs). Rs. 20.00 crore were released to CAPFs in 2018-19. (v) Special Central Assistance (SCA) for most LWE Affected Districts: This Scheme has been approved by the Government of India on 27.09.2017 for a period of 03 years i.e. from 2017- 18 to 2019-20, with an outlay of ₹3000 crore (₹1000 crore per year). The most affected LWE districts are badly deprived of basic infrastructure and facilities. The main objective of the Scheme is to fill the critical gaps in Public Infrastructure and Services, which are of emergent nature and require immediate action. ₹1175 crore have been released till now. (vi) Assistance to Central Agencies for LWE Management Scheme (ACALWEMS): The Scheme has been approved by the Government of India for a period of 03 years i.e. from 2017-20 to 2019-20, with total outlay of ₹ 150 crore @ ₹ 50 crore per annum. Under the scheme funds are provided to the CAPFs/Central agencies for hiring of helicopters by CRPF, payment of bills pertaining to air-lift provided by Indian Air Force for counter LWE operations and for infrastructure support to CAPFs. 2.32 Monitoring Mechanism: MHA monitors the LWE situation on a regular basis at the level of the Union Home Minister, Home Secretary and Special Secretary/Additional Secretary. A Review Group, Chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, also reviews the LWE situation and progress of developmental schemes in LWE affected areas through meetings and Video Conferences with the representatives of Central Ministries/Departments concerned and State Governments. Annual Report 2018-192.33 Schemes/Initiatives being implemented by different Ministries/ Departments in the LWE Affected Areas: (i) For ensuring faster and speedy development in the LWE affected States, the Ministry of Environment and Forest has extended the limit of the general approval under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980 for diversion of forest land upto 40 hectares for creating infrastructure of 14 categories relating to schools, dispensaries/hospitals, electrical and telecommunication lines, drinking water projects, water/rain harvesting structures, minor irrigation canals, non-conventional sources of energy, skill upgradation/vocational training center, rural roads. Validity of general approval has been extended upto 31.12.2020. (ii) The Government of India has been implementing Road Requirement Plan (RRP-I) since 26.02.2009 for improving road connectivity in 34 LWE affected districts of 8 States namely, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. The Scheme envisages construction of 5,422 km of roads and 08 critical bridges at the estimated cost of ₹8,593 crore. Up to 31.03.2019, total 4,792 km roads and 04 bridges have been completed. (iii) The Government approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely “Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas” on 28.12.2016 to improve the rural road connectivity in the most LWE affected districts. The Ministry of Rural Development is the sponsoring/
13 Annual Report 2018-19 14 implementing Ministry of the Project. The scheme envisaged construction/ upgradation of 5412 km road and 126 bridges/cross drainage works at an estimated cost of ₹11,725 crore in 44 LWE affected districts. Sanction of 4574 km has already been conveyed to the States. Besides, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in consultation with the State Governments and security agencies, has identified 6043 km additional roads and recommended for their inclusion into the scheme within the sanctioned budget. (iv) In order to address connectivity issues in LWE areas, a scheme for installation of Mobile Towers is being implemented by the Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. 2335 Mobile Towers have been operationalised in Phase-I of the scheme and installation of 4072 Mobile Towers is envisaged in Phase- II of the Project. (v) Under provision of ‘The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006’, 1543656 title deeds have been distributed to the individuals and Community to ensure their livelihood and food security and protect their rights on the forest land in 10 LWE affected States, namely: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. (vi) The Government of India has been implementing two schemes, namely: ‘Skill Development in 47 LWE affected districts’ and ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)’ for creating infrastructure and providing employment linked skill training to youths in LWE affected areas. The Scheme of Skill Development envisages construction/ establishment of 01 ITI each in 47 districts and 02 Skill Development Centers (SDCs) each in 34 districts. (vii) Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Human Resource Development has opened 7 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 6 new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the most LWE affected districts, which did not have KVs/ JNVs. 02 new KVs are to be opened in Gadchiroli & Kondagaon. 2.34 The Government of India has been addressing the menace holistically by adopting the multipronged approach and the results have been encouraging. The LWE theatre has witnessed a consistent decline in violence and considerable shrinkage in geographical spread in the last 5 years. However, it is clear that the Maoists do not want root causes like underdevelopment addressed in a meaningful manner since they resort to targeting school buildings, roads, railways, bridges, health infrastructure, communication facilities etc in a major way. They wish to keep the population in their areas of influence marginalized to perpetuate their outdated ideology. Consequently, the process of development has been set back by decades in many parts of the country under LWE influence. This needs to be recognized by the civil society and the media to build pressure on the Maoists to eschew violence, join the mainstream and recognize the fact that the socio-economic and political dynamics and aspirations of 21st Century India are far removed from the Maoist world-view. The Government is optimistic of eradicating the LWE problem through the strategic vision articulated above. Security Situation in Jammu & Kashmir 2.35 The State of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has been affected by terrorist and secessionist violence, sponsored and supported from across the border, for more than two and half decades. Since the advent of militancy in J&K (in 1990), 14024 Civilians and 5273 Security Force (SF) personnel have lost their lives (upto 31.03.2019). The trends of terrorist violence in J&K during the last few years and current year are shown in the table given below: Year Incidents killed SFs Civilians killed Terrorists killed 2014 222 47 28 110 2015 208 39 17 108 2016 322 82 15 150 2017 342 80 40 213 2018 614 91 39 257 2019 (up to 31.03.2019) 116 59 9 62 2.36 The ongoing militancy in the State of Jammu and Kashmir is intrinsically linked with infiltration of terrorists from across the border both from the “International Border” as well as the “Line of Control” in J&K. The reported infiltration attempts and Net infiltration in J&K since 2014 is indicated in the table below: Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (up to 30.03.2019) Infiltration attempts 222 121 371 419 328 23 Net Estimated infiltration 65 33 119 136 143 07 2.37 The security situation in J&K is monitored and reviewed by the Governor/ Chief Minister of J&K with senior representatives of the State Government, Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other security agencies. The Ministry of Home Affairs also monitors the security Annual Report 2018-19situation closely and continuously with the State Government and the Ministry of Defence. 2.38 The Government of India in tandem with the State Government, has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross border infiltration, which, inter- alia, includes strengthening of the border infrastructure, multi-tiered and multi- modal deployment along international Border / Line of Control, and near the ever changing infiltration routes, construction of border fencing, improved technological surveillance, weapons and equipments for Security Forces, improved intelligence and operational coordination; synergized intelligence flow and pro-active action against terrorists within the State. The Government has adopted various counter measures to neutralise these efforts and capabilities of militants to disturb peace in the State. The Government has also encouraged policies to mainstream the youth, including providing employment opportunities to wean them away from militancy. 2.39 The endeavour of the Government has been to:- (i) Proactively take suitable measures by all the SFs to safeguard the borders from cross-border terrorism and to contain militancy. (ii) To ensure that the democratic process is sustained and primacy of civil administration is restored to effectively tackle the socio-economic problems facing the people on account of the effects of prolonged militancy in the State, and (iii) To ensure a sustained peace process and to provide adequate opportunities to all sections of people in the State 15 Annual Report 2018-19 16 who eschew violence to effectively represent their view points and to redress their genuine grievances. 2.40 Government has approved raising of following battalions for Jammu & Kashmir Police:- (i) 5 IR Battalions (ii) 2 Border Battalions (iii) 2 Women Battalions Besides, the honorarium of SPOs of J&K Police has been enhanced upto ₹12000/- per month in the following manner:- (i) SPOs having experience less than 5 years – ₹6000/- per month (ii) SPOs having experience more than 5 years and less than 15 years – ₹9000/- per month (iii) SPOs having experience more than 15 years – ₹12000/- per month 2.41 To support the State Government in its initiatives, the Central Government has been making available Central Armed Police Forces as and when necessary, and has been helping to strengthen the State Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs reimburses the expenditure incurred by the State Government on a variety of security related measures. These include expenditure on carriage of constabulary, material supplies, rent of accommodation, honorarium to Special Police Officers, Civic Action Programmes, air-lift charges, raising cost of India Reserve Battalions, transport, boarding and lodging, alternate accommodation for security forces etc. The total amount reimbursed from 1989 till 31.03.2019 under Security Related Expenditure (Police) is ₹7402.72 crore. During the financial year 2018-19, a sum of ₹500.53 crore has been reimbursed to Jammu and Kashmir Government under SRE (P). Special Industry Initiative (SII J&K) ‘UDAAN’ 2.42 Based on the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. C. Rangarajan, the Government of India launched the Scheme Special Industry Initiative for Jammu & Kashmir titled ‘UDAAN’ in the nature of Public Private Partnership with the corporates of India. 2.43 The Scheme has been implemented and monitored by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The Scheme aimed at enhancing the skills and employability of unemployed youths of J&K who are graduate, post graduates or three year engineering diploma holders. As on 31.03.2019, 48,584 candidates have been selected for training, 44,369 candidates have joined training, out of which 38,798 have completed training and jobs have been offered to 21,088 candidates. The Scheme has come to an end on 31.12.2018. Prime Minister Development Package for J&K- 2015 (PMDP- 2015) 2.44 Hon’ble Prime Minister announced a package of ₹80,068 crore towards Special Assistance to J&K on 7.11.2015 for development of 63 Infrastructure Projects concerning various sectors such as Road, Power, New and Renewable Energy, Tourism, Health, Education, Water Resources, Sports, Urban Development, Defence, Textile etc. relating to 15 Ministries/Departments of Government of India. 2.45 As on 31.03.2019, an amount of ₹65,461.71 crore has been sanctioned and ₹30,049.05 crore has been released under package. Further, out of 63 projects, 18 have been completed/substantially completed and other are ongoing/ at various stages of implementation. Relief and Rehabilitation of Kashmiri Migrants 2.46 Due to onset of militancy in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early 1990s, most of the Kashmiri Pandit families along with some Sikh and Muslim families migrated from the Kashmir Valley to Jammu, Delhi and other parts of the country. At present, 41,248 registered migrant families are living in Jammu, 19,338 families in Delhi/ NCR and 1,995 in a few other States/ UTs in the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs, (Government of India) is running various schemes for relief and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Migrants. The schemes are being implemented by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir (GoJK) and expenditure incurred by the GoJK is being reimbursed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under Security Related Expenditure (Relief and Rehabilitation) - SRE(R&R). Relief to Kashmiri and Jammu Migrants settled in Jammu 2.47 The GoJK has been providing cash relief and dry ration to the Kashmiri migrants settled in Jammu. 2.48 Presently, the GoJK is providing cash relief at the enhanced rate of ₹3,250/- per head per month subject to a ceiling of ₹13,000/- per family per month (as revised on 13.06.2018) to the Kashmiri and Jammu migrants settled in Jammu. ₹1834.05 crore has been reimbursed in this regard since its inception till financial year 2018-19. Approximately, 21,000 migrants are being paid cash relief per month. 2.49 Further, the GoJK is providing basic dry ration at the rate of 9 Kg of rice and 2 Kg of atta per person and 1 Kg of sugar per Annual Report 2018-19family per month to the needy migrants. ₹205.28 crore has been reimbursed in this regard since its inception till 31.03.2019. Approximately, 21,000 migrants are being given dry ration per month. 2.50 In addition, the migrants are entitled for ex-gratia relief for the loss of their property equal to 50 % of the loss of immovable property subject to a ceiling of ₹10 lakh. Relief to Kashmiri and Jammu Migrants settled in Delhi/NCR 2.51 The Government of NCT of Delhi also provides cash relief to the Kashmiri migrants settled in Delhi/NCR. The Ministry of Home Affairs, vide order dated 13.06.2018, has enhanced the cash relief to be paid to such migrants to ₹3,250/- per head per month subject to a ceiling of ₹13,000/- per family per month. Out of the amount of ₹3,250/-, the share of GNCTD is ₹1000/- per person per month. The Ministry of Home Affairs reimburses the expenditure incurred by the Delhi Government over and above ₹1000/- per person per month under SRE(R&R). Employment to Kashmiri Migrants 2.52 The Government of India had approved 3000 State Government jobs under the Prime Minister’s Relief Package-2008, out of which 2910 posts have been filled. Further, another package was approved on 04.12.2015 for providing additional 3000 State Government jobs to the Kashmiri migrants under the Prime Minister’s Development Package, 2015. All the posts have been notified to the recruiting agencies. Examination for 1910 posts has been completed by JKSSB and recruitment for 500 post under Home Department is under process. The JKSSB has issued selection list of approximately 700 candidates in the month of March, 2019. 17 Annual Report 2018-19 18Transit Accommodation for Kashmiri Migrants 2.53 The Government of India under the PMDP, 2015 had approved construction of 6000 Transit Accommodations in the Kashmir Valley at a total cost of ₹920 crore to be allotted to the Kashmiri migrants to whom State Government jobs have been provided/will be provided. Relief to Displaced families from Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (1947) and Chhamb Niabat (1965 and 1971) 2.54 The Government of India, under the Prime Minister’s Development Package-2015 (PMDP) for J&K had approved a rehabilitation package for 36,384 displaced families from PoJK and Chhamb DPs living in J&K with an allocation of funds of ₹2000 crore. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to these families at the rate of ₹5.5 lakh per family directly in their Aadhar-linked bank accounts. Since inception of the scheme, a total of ₹1079.32 crore has been disbursed to 24,539 beneficiaries till 31.03.2019. Relief to West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) 2.55 5764 families who migrated from several areas of West Pakistan in the aftermath of the partition of 1947 and settled in different parts of the Jammu region, were extended with financial assistance amounting to ₹5.5 lakh per family in June 2018 and the approval was conveyed to the Govt. of J&K on 13.06.2018. Ex-gratia to be extended to NoKs of JKP/ SPOs/CAPFs/Army personnel posted in J&K deceased due to violence 2.56 The rate of ex-gratia to be funded from SRE (R&R) has been enhanced to ₹5 lakh. ₹487.45 crore has been released in this regard till financial year 2018-19 since its inception. Relief/Compensation for Border Population affected by Cross Border Firing/Ceasefire Violations 2.57 In order to mitigate the hardships being faced by the people living on IB/LoC due to Cross Border Firing/Ceasefire violations, the Government of India has undertaken the following measures for providing relief/ compensation: i) An amount of ₹415.73 crore has been sanctioned to the State Government for the construction of 14,460 bunkers in the five border districts. ii) Government of India has approved the reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the State Government to compensate losses to houses, agriculture etc. since December, 2017 at the rates mentioned in NDRF guidelines. iii) The limit of 3 milch animals for claiming compensation for the losses suffered has been removed and the amount of compensation has been enhanced to ₹50,000/- per loss of animal w.e.f. 01.06.2018. iv) Ex-gratia cash relief of ₹5 lakh to the Next of Kin (NoKs) of victims in case of death or to the victim for suffering more than 50 % disability. Cross LoC Travel 2.58 A fortnightly bus services on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad route was started from 07.04.2005 and thereafter on Poonch- Rawalakote route from 20.06.2006. Taking into account the good response to these Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) from both sides of the LoC, the fortnightly bus services on both the routes were converted into a weekly service with effect from 08.09.2008 and 11.09.2008 respectively. No. of passenger visited up to 31.03.2019 No. of Passenger returned up to 31.03.2019 Indian 11028 11011 POK 25725 25679 Cross LoC Trade between J&K and PoK 2.59 During the meeting of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India with the President of Pakistan on the sidelines of 63rd UN General Assembly Session on 23.09.2008, it was agreed by both the leaders to commence Cross LoC Trade from 21.10.2008. Consequently, Cross LoC Trade between J&K and PoK in respect of 21 agreed items on zero duty basis started on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Poonch-Rawalakote routes with effect from 20.10.2008. Consequent upon increase in volume of trade, number of trading days was increased from 2 to 4 days per week (w.e.f. 15.11.2011). Till 31.03.2019, a total number of 72,511 trucks have crossed over to PoJK and 43,582 trucks have crossed over to India’s side through these two routes. 2.60 02 Trade Facilitation Centres (TFC) have been established in two check points i.e. Salamabad, Uri and Chakan-da-Bagh, Poonch for safe and smooth Cross LoC Trade. Upgradation of Phase-I @ ₹10.00 crore for each TFC have been approved in 2009. An amount of ₹12.60 crore and ₹10.40 crore has been sanctioned in 2016 to the State Govt. of J&K for 2nd Phase upgradation of TFC Salamabad and TFC Chakan-da-Bagh respectively. 2.61 Cross LOC trade between India and PoK has been suspended from 19.04.2019 till a stricter regime is put in place to ensure that only bonafide trade takes place for the benefit of the people of J&K. Annual Report 2018-19Bharat Darshan/Watan Ko Jano Programme 2.62 Government of India is providing funds for organizing Bharat Darshan Tour/Watan Ko Jano Programme for children/youth of Jammu and Kashmir with the help of CAPFs, JKP and State Govrnment of J&K. The main objective of the program is to give exposure to the youth of J&K about the social and cultural diversity of India so that they feel socially, culturally and emotionally integrated with rest of the country and also to show them cultural and socio- economic development taking place in other parts of the country. Nearly 5000 Children/ Youth have participated in the programme in the year 2018-19. Women Empowerment 2.63 Government of India has sanctioned an amount of ₹ 5.09 crore to Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) for setting up of Resource Centre (Shehzar) at Kupwara. In this Centre 4780 women are trained including 883 Master Trainers (MT) against the target of training 3000 trainees and 500 Master Trainers in various crafts to augment their income. Crafts include Cutting, Tailoring, Handicraft, Food Processing, Renewable Energy and Agriculture and allied activities. 2.64 Keeping in view the success of the above centre, two more Centres have been sanctioned to SEWA which have to be set up at Ganderbal for training of 2500 women (including 500 MTs) at the cost of ₹ 1.11 crore and Leh with sub center at Kargil at the cost of ₹ 1.94 crore for training of 2000 women including 90 Master Trainers. Subsidized Helicopter Services in J&K and Himachal Pradesh 2.65 Government has approved a scheme for operation of subsidized helicopter services 19 Annual Report 2018-19 20in the States of J&K and Himachal Pradesh on a pilot basis in 10 sectors in each of these States in order to provide connectivity to remote areas in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, which are inaccessible by road or even when connected by road, remain cut off during winter due to heavy rain/ snowfall. Orders in this respect have been issued on 06.09.2016. The scheme has been extended till March, 2020. Government of India will share 75% of subsidy requirement and remaining 25% share of subsidy will be borne by the concerned State Government. Extension of Special Concession/ Incentive to the Central Government Employees posted in the Kashmir Valley 2.66 On 02.03.2016, the Government has approved the proposal for extension of special concessions / incentives to the Central Government employees posted in the Kashmir valley for further period of two years w.e.f. 01.01.2016. The incentives include additional HRA, mess facilities, payment of monthly pension to Pensioners of Kashmir valley etc. Government of India has extended the package of Special Concession/ Incentives to Central Government Employees posted in the Kashmir valley for further a period of two years w.e.f. 01.01.2018. Amarnath Yatra 2.67 Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2018 commenced on 28.06.2018 and continued till 26.08.2018. There are two routes to reach the Holy Cave viz. (1) Jammu- Pahalgam-Chandanwari-Pissu Top- Sheshnag-Panchtarni-Holy Cave and (2) Jammu-Baltal-Domail-Barari-Holy Cave. Registration of pilgrims for Shri Amarnathji Yatra, commenced on 01.03.2018 for both the Routes. Step by Step procedure which yatris needed to follow to register for the yatra was available on Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB)’s web-site. Necessary arrangements were made for safety of pilgrims with additional security measures by introducing aerial survey through chopper, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), installation of high definition CCTV surveillance system and Radio Frequency Identification System (RFID). The Yatra went off peacefully. 2.68 A total of 2.85 lakh Yatris visited the Holy Cave during the 2018 Yatra as against 2.60 lakh pilgrims during the year 2017. The Governer’s Rule and President Rule in J&K 2.69 The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with the concurrence of President of India issued a proclamation on 20.06.2018 inter alia assuming to himself all the functions of the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. On expiry of Governor’s rule on 19.12.2018, the President of India issued a Proclamation on 19.12.2018 under Article 356 of the Constitution of India in relation to the State Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir inter alia assuming to himself all the functions of the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and all powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor. The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019. 2.70 The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019 was issued on 01.03.2019 thereby extending the relevant provisions of the Constitution of India as amended by Constitution (Seventy Seventh Amendment) Act, 1995 and Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019 for the State of Jammu and Kashmir. This enables the State Govt. of J&K to give benefit of reservation
Annual Report 2018-19in promotions to Scheduled Castes and of its borders of about 5,484 Kilometers is Scheduled Tribes and also facilitates the international border along Bangladesh (1880 reservation up to 10% for “economically kms), Myanmar (1,643 kms), China (1,346 weaker sections” in educational institutions kms), Bhutan (516 kms) and Nepal (99 kms). and public employment in addition to the existing reservations. 2.73 The security situation in the North Eastern States has improved substantially The Jammu and Kashmir Reserv- ation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 since 2013. The year 2018 witnessed the lowest number of insurgency incidents and civilian deaths since 1997. Compared to 2.71 The Jammu and Kashmir 2017, insurgency incidents have registered Reservation(Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 a decline of 18% in the year 2018 [2017- was issued on 01.03.2019 thereby effecting 308, 2018-252]. Similarly, there was amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir 25% reduction in number of civilians and Reservation Act, 2004 and bringing persons Security Forces personnel deaths in 2018 residing in the areas adjoining International [2017-49, 2018-37]. Counter Insurgency Border within the ambit of reservation at par Operations led to neutralization of 34 with persons living in areas adjoining Actual militants, arrest of 804 militants and Line of Control (ALoC). recovery of 478 weapons in 2018 in the North East region. Compared to 2013, insurgency incidents declined significantly by 66%, 2.72 The North Eastern Region comprises of eight States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. This region is culturally and ethnically diverse having more than 200 ethnic groups which have distinct languages, dialects and socio- cultural identities. The Region covers 8% of the country’s geographical area and about 4% of the national population. Almost all 21 civilians casualties by 79%, SFs casualties by 23% and kidnapping/abduction cases by 62% in the region in 2018. In the first three months of 2019 (upto 31.03.2019), security situation has further improved in the region with the decline in insurgency incidents. The profile of violence in North Eastern Region as a whole during the last seven years and current year is given below:- Security Situation in North East Region Years Incidents Extremist arrested Extremist killed surrendered recovered/ Arms SFs killed Civilians killed Extremist surrendered kidnapped Persons 2012 1025 2145 222 1856 14 97 1195 329 2013 732 1712 138 1596 18 107 640 307 2014 824 1934 181 1255 20 212 965 369 2015 574 1900 149 897 46 46 143 267 2016 484 1202 87 698 17 48 267 168 2017 308 995 57 432 12 37 130 102 2018 252 804 34 478 14 23 161 117 2019 61 188 2 71 - 4 11 32 Annual Report 2018-19 222.74 While there is almost no insurgency in Tripura and Mizoram, there has been a marked improvement in security situation in other States of the region. In 2018, insurgency related violence declined by 48% in Meghalaya, 40% in Arunachal Pradesh, 16% in Assam and 24% in Manipur compared to 2017. There has been increase in insurgency incidents in Nagaland in 2018. The State-wise details of violence during the last seven years and current year (upto 31.03.2019) in North Eastern Region are at Annexure-III. Arunachal Pradesh 2.75 The State of Arunachal Pradesh does not have any active indigenous insurgent group. The State is affected by spill-over militant activities of Naga insurgents from Nagaland-based UG factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland [NSCN] (NSCN/Isak-Muviah, NSCN/Khaplang, NSCN/Reformation and NSCN/Neopao Konyak- Kitovi) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts, as also activities of Assam-based ULFA/ Independent and NDFB/Saoraigwra. Cadres of NDFB(S) and ULFA(I) frequent the State in the areas bordering Assam and Myanmar for shelter and transit. 2.76 In the year 2018, security situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved substantially with decline in insurgency incidents by 40% [2017-61, 2018-37]. The number of civilian deaths has further come down (2017-3, 2018-1) and Counter-Insurgency Operations by SFs resulted in killing of 12 cadres/ insurgents, arrest of 69 insurgents and recovery of 60 weapons in 2018. Assam 2.77 The major militant outfits presently active in the State of Assam are United Liberation Front of Asom – (Independent), (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Saoraigwra), (NDFB-S). ULFA and NDFB have been declared as Unlawful Associations under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Besides, Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) is active in Karbi Anglong District of Assam. ULFA (Pro-Talk), NDFB (Ranjan Diamary), NDFB (Progressive) and Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) are under SoO agreement with the Government of India and /or Government of Assam. 2.78 In 2018, the insurgency related incidents declined by 16% in Assam compared to 2017 [2017-33, 2018-28]. Security forces have been able to contain violent activities of the militant groups to a great extent with killing of 5 extremists, arrest of 133 cadres and recovery of 92 weapons in the State during 2018. ULFA/I accounted for about 57% of the insurgency incidents in the State in 2018, killing 7 civilians and one SF personnel. 2.79 After the wanton killings of Adivasis in Sonitpur, Kokrajhar and Chirang districts of Assam in December, 2014, sustained counter insurgency operations are continuing against NDFB (Saoraigwra) group. During the period from 23.12.2014 to 31.03.2019, 1146 Cadre/linkmen of NDFB/S have been arrested with recovery of huge quantity of arms and ammunition from them and 63 cadres have been neutralized in counter insurgency operations. Manipur 2.80 The State of Manipur is an insurgency- ridden State affected by activities of Meitei, Naga, Kuki, Zomi, Hmar and Muslim UG outfits. The State of Manipur remained the most violent State accounting for about 50% of the total incidents in the region in 2018 (entire NE: 252, Manipur: 127). However, in 2018 the State witnessed a decline in insurgency related incidents by 24% (2017-167, 2018- 127) and Civilian deaths have further come down from 23 in 2017 to 8 in 2018. In the year 2018, Counter Insurgency Operations led to neutralization of 10 militants, arrest of 404 militants and recovery of 99 weapons in the State. Meitei insurgency accounted for about 57% of insurgency incidents in the State, killing 6 SFs personnel and 5 civilians in 2018. Meghalaya 2.81 The State of Meghalaya has been witnessing Garo militancy since 2010-11. The major militant outfits presently active in the State are Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a Garo militant group and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), a Khasi militant group. There was significant improvement in security situation in the State in the year 2018. The State witnessed more than 48% decline in the number of violent incidents in 2018 compared to 2017 (2017-28, 2018-15) and security forces have been able to contain violent activities of the militant groups to a great extent with killing of 3 extremists and arrest of 17 cadres in the State. Kidnapping and abduction cases significantly came down from 18 [2017] to 1 [2018]. Nagaland 2.82 The major insurgent groups operating in the State of Nagaland are the factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) which came into being in 1980 following the failure of the 1975 Shillong Accord. These insurgent groups are NSCN(IM) led by Th. Muivah, NSCN(K) and new factions formed in June, 2011, NSCN/NK led by Neopao Konyak-Kitovi and NSCN/R led by Y. Wangtin Konyak in 2015. The split faction of NSCN/K (i.e. NSCN/K-Khango Annual Report 2018-19faction) under the leadership of Khango joined peace talks with the Government in February, 2019. Though steps have been taken by the Government from time to time to control insurgency, the NSCN factions continue to indulge in factional violence and other violent/illegal activities affecting normal life in the State. 2.83 There is an increase in violent incidents and kidnapping/ abduction cases in 2018 in the State. Counter-Insurgency Operations by SFs resulted in killing of 4 cadres/militants, arrest of 181 cadres and recovery of 64 weapons in the State. Tripura 2.84 Security scenario in Tripura has shown marked improvement in recent years with a steady decline in violence since 2013. No incident of violence has been reported since 2016. The activities of main UG outfits viz. National Liberation Front of Twipra/ Biswamohan (NLFT/B) and All Tripura Tiger Force(ATTF) have been contained. Sikkim and Mizoram 2.85 The State of Sikkim is free from insurgency related incidents and security situation in Mizoram, by and large, remained peaceful in 2018, barring a few incidents of violence. 114 cadres of Hmar People’s Convention (Democracy) surrendered in April, 2018 with 44 weapons in the State of Mizoram. Steps taken by Government to deal with the situation 2.86 Keeping in view the multiplicity of diverse ethnic groups and the resultant complex situation in the region, the Central Government has been pursuing a policy for talks/negotiation with such groups which abjure violence, lay down arms and seek 23 Annual Report 2018-19 24solutions for their problems peacefully within the framework of the Constitution of India. As a result, a number of outfits have come forward for talks with the Government and have entered into Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreements and some of them have signed Memorandum of Settlements (MoS) and dissolved themselves. Those who are not in talks are being dealt with by the Central Armed Police Forces, Armed Forces and the State Police through Counter- Insurgency Operations. 2.87 The Law & Order is a State subject. However, the Central Government is supplementing efforts of the State Governments for curbing the illegal and unlawful activities of militant/insurgent groups of North Eastern States through various measures. These include deployment of Central Armed Police Forces, reimbursement of security related expenditure to the State Governments under SRE Scheme, central assistance to the State Governments for modernization of State Police Forces, sanction of India Reserve Battalions, banning the Unlawful Associations operating in NE Region under UAPA, declaring specific areas/ states as ‘disturbed areas’ for the purpose of AFSPA and issuing notifications for Unified Command Structure. 2.88 The implementation of the agreed Ground Rules of insurgent outfits is periodically reviewed by Joint Monitoring Groups comprising representatives of the Government of India, State Governments, Security Forces and the outfits concerned. 2.89 To curb the illegal and unlawful activities of abductions, extortions, killings, recruitment and training of armed cadres, explosions and attack on infrastructural installations by insurgent groups of North Eastern States, 17 insurgent organizations have been declared “unlawful associations” and/or “terrorist organizations” under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. During the year 2018, ban on NLFT, ATTF and Meitei extremist groups have been extended for 5 more years. A list of unlawful associations/ terrorist organizations of North Eastern Region is at Annexure-IV. 2.90 To deal with armed insurgency in North East, entire States of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur (except Imphal Municipal area) are under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [AFSPA]. Due to improved security situation, AFSPA has been removed from the entire State of Meghalaya from 31.3.2018. In Arunachal Pradesh, area under AFSPA has been reduced from 16 Police Stations/ Outposts area bordering Assam earlier to 4 Police Stations and three districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding. The notifications declaring Manipur and Assam as “disturbed area” have been issued by the State Governments. 2.91 Central Government has deployed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to aid the State authorities for carrying out counter insurgency operations and providing security to vulnerable institutions and installations. 404 Coys of CAPFs (as on 01.04.2019) are deployed for Border guarding duties along the international borders of Nepal, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh and Myanmar. 844 Coys of CAPFs and 18 CoBRA teams (as on 01.04.2019) are deployed in the North Eastern States for Internal Security and Counter Insurgency Operations. 2.92 The Government of India is assisting the State Governments for augmenting and upgrading their police forces to deal with insurgency /militancy. Towards this end, 61 India Reserve Battalions (IR Bns) have been sanctioned for the NE States as per details given below:- New No. of IR Bns States IR Bns sanctioned in Total raised 2018 Assam 09 02 11 Arunachal Pradesh 05 02 07 Mizoram 05 - 05 Manipur 09 02 11 Meghalaya 04 02 06 Nagaland 07 - 07 Tripura 09 02 11 Sikkim 03 - 03 Total 51 10 61 Status of peace process in North Eastern States 2.93 The Government is engaged in peace talks with various insurgent groups of NE States. Shri R.N. Ravi, GoI’s representative/ Interlocutor is holding peace talks with Naga insurgent groups. For peace talks with other insurgent groups of NE States (except Nagaland), Shri A.B. Mathur has been appointed as GoI’s representative/ Interlocutor. (I) Assam • ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) talks are continuing. Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the outfit is valid from 3.9.2011 and is continuing indefinitely. • NDFB(P) [National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Progressive)] signed the SoO agreement on 24.5.2005 and is presently valid up to 31.12.2019. • NDFB (RD) [National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Ranjan Daimairy], a splinter group of NDFB signed SoO agreement on 29.11.2013. SoO is valid upto 31.12.2019. (II) Manipur • A total of 23 UG outfits under two conglomerates (United Progressive Annual Report 2018-19Front [UPF] -8 and Kuki National Organization [KNO] -15) are currently under Suspension of Operation with the Government since August, 2008. SoO agreements with KNO and UPF are valid up to 31.8.2019. Political dialogue with these groups commenced in June, 2016. (III) Nagaland • Ceasefire agreement signed with National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Neopao Konyak-Kitovi) [NSCN/NK] and NSCN (Reformation) has been extended up to 27.4.2020. NSCN (Isak-Muivah) has signed Ceasefire Agreement for an indefinite period. A framework agreement was signed with NSCN(I/M) on 3.8.2015. Cea -sefire agreement with newly formed NSCN/K-Khango group was signed on 15.04.2019 and is valid for one year upto 14.04.2020. Major Schemes administered by NE Division Scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of Militants in North East 2.94 The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing a scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of militants in North East w.e.f. 01.01.1998 to wean away the misguided youth and hardcore militants who stray into the fold of militancy and later find themselves trapped into that net. The Scheme also seeks to ensure that the militants, who have surrendered, do not find it attractive to join militancy again. The scheme has been revised w.e.f. 1.4.2018 for six NE States (except Sikkim and Mizoram). Under the revised policy, following benefits will be extended to surrenderees- 25 Annual Report 2018-19 26 (i) An immediate grant of Rs. 4 (iv) Vocational training to the surrenderees lakh to each surrenderee, which for self-employment. is to be kept in the name of the surrenderee as Fixed Deposit in a bank for a period of 3 years. (v) Funds for construction of rehabilitation camps This money can be utilized as collateral security/Margin Money against loan to be availed by the surrenderee from the bank for self-employment; (ii) Payment of stipend of Rs. 6,000/- per month to each surrenderee for a period of three years; (vi) 90% of total expenditure incurred on rehabilitation of surrenderees will be reimbursed under SRE Scheme to NE States. 2.95 Pursuant to this policy of the Government, many cadres of various insurgent groups of NE Region have surrendered and joined the mainstream of (iii) Incentives for weapons/ammunitions surrendered by the militants. the society. Surrenders in different states during last five years and current year (upto 31.03.2019) in the North East are as under:- State 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (upto 31.03.2019) Arunachal Pradesh 7 3 4 3 2 0 Assam 102 30 15 13 13 7 Manipur 80 4 0 74 0 0 Meghalaya 733 78 205 37 19 1 Mizoram 3 0 0 0 114 0 Nagaland 0 13 16 2 0 3 Tripura 40 15 27 1 13 0 Total 965 143 267 130 161 11 Reimbursement of Security Related Expenditure (SRE) 2.96 The Central Government has been implementing a scheme for reimbursement of Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for the States seriously affected by militancy/ insurgency since 1995. The scheme is being implemented in all NE States except Mizoram and Sikkim. Under the scheme, fund will be shared between Centre and State in the ratio of 90:10 and expenditure incurred by NE States on various security related items, including raising of India Reserve Battalions, logistics provided to the CAPFs/Army deployed in the State, ex-gratia grant and gratuitous relief to the victims of extremist violence, 75% of the expenditure incurred on POL (petrol, oil and lubricants) in operations, 100% ex-gratia to NoK of police personnel, honorarium paid to Village Guards/Village Defence Committees/ Home Guards deployed for security purposes, expenditure incurred on maintenance of designated camps set up for groups with whom the Central Government/State Governments have entered into agreement for Suspension of Operations and expenditure incurred on surrendered militants and their rehabilitation is being reimbursed. A comprehensive review of the SRE Scheme for NE States was effected w.e.f. 1.4.2018 and the following changes were made - ☞ Wages for Home Guards hiked to Rs. 200 per day from Rs.150 per day. ☞ Honorarium for Village Defence Guards (VDGs) doubled to Rs. 3,000 per month from Rs. 1,500 per month. ☞ Maintenance expenses of designated camp for each SoO cadre enhanced from Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000 per month. ☞ Enhanced ex-gratia for killed / injured person in extremist violence – • Civilian death – increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. • Police personnel death – increased from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh. • Permanent disability for Police- enhanced from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 5 lakh. ☞ Provision for vocational training of SoO Cadres. Reimbursements made to North Eastern States under SRE scheme during the last seven years is at Annexure-V. Civic Action Programme in the North Eastern States 2.97 Since some of the North Eastern States are affected by insurgency and militancy, there is a constant need to deploy Army and other Central Paramilitary Forces in the region to combat insurgency. In order to take the local populace in confidence and boost the image of armed forces among the common people, Army and Central Paramilitary Forces conduct Civic Action Programme. Under this Programme, various welfare/developmental activities are undertaken like holding of medical camps, Annual Report 2018-19sanitation drives, sports meets, distribution of study material to children, minor repairs of school buildings, roads, bridges, etc. and running adult education centers etc. Details of fund released to CAPFs/Army under Civic Action Programme during the last seven years is at Annexure-VI. Advertisement and Publicity 2.98 Keeping in view the peculiar problems of the North East, viz. militancy, infiltration, and perceived feeling of alienation, Ministry of Home Affairs implements a scheme of Advertisement and Publicity in North Eastern States with a view to highlight the activities being undertaken by the Government for peace in the region and also with a view to convey that “Peace pays”. Under this scheme, various initiatives are undertaken including the visits of youths of NE States to rest of India and vice-versa under the aegis of Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), telecasting of various programmes on Doordarshan and AIR, financial assistance to various organizations for organizing functions on NE themes etc. During the last seven years, the following expenditure has been made under the scheme – S. No. Years Expenditure (₹ in crore) 1. 2012-13 6.00 2. 2013-14 2.00 3. 2014-15 3.00 4. 2015-16 2.96 5. 2016-17 2.00 6. 2017-18 2.90 7. 2018-19 2.76 Other Issues Repatriation of Bru Migrants from Tripura to Mizoram 2.99 Due to ethnic violence in the western part of Mizoram in October 1997, a large 27 Annual Report 2018-19 28number of minority Bru (Reang) families migrated to North Tripura in 1997-1998. Approximately 30,000 (5,000 families) Bru migrants were given shelter in six relief camps set-up in Kanchanpur district of North Tripura. 2.100 Approximately Rs. 368.94 crore has been released to Government of Tripura and Rs. 118.90 crore to Government of Mizoram as on 31.03.2019 for rehabilitation/repatriation of Bru families. Repatriation of Brus started in 2010 and till 2014, approximately 1622 Bru families (8,573 persons) were repatriated in six batches and resettled in Mizoram. 2.101 In order to arrive at a feasible solution, an agreement was signed between Govt. of India, Govt. of Mizoram, Govt. of Tripura and Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) on 3.7.2018 for repatriation of 5,407 Bru families comprising 32,876 persons residing in temporary camps in Tripura. According to the agreement, Government of India will provide financial assistance for rehabilitation of Brus in Mizoram and address their issues of security, education etc. Financial Assistance to be provided to each Repatriating Families (i) ₹ 4 lakh cash incentive as fixed deposit to each Bru family. (ii) ₹ 5,000/- per month cash assistance for two years to each family. (iii) ₹ 1.50 lakh for Housing assistance to each family. (iv) Free ration for two years to each person. (v) Utensils and blankets to each family. (vi) Reimbursement of transportation, administrative and security cost for Bru families. 2.102 As per the terms of the agreement dated 03.07.2018, a Monitoring Committee under Special Secretary (IS), MHA has been constituted to coordinate the implementation of this agreement. Consequent to the agreement, 35 families have repatriated to Mizoram from Tripura till 31.05.2019. However, due to Assembly Elections of November, 2018 and Parliament Elections, the process of repatriation has been affected. With the completion of election process in May, efforts are being made to complete the repatriation in the year 2019. Presently the date of repatriation has been extended to 30.09.2019. 2.103 Year-wise details of expenditure/ fund released for Rehabilitation Schemes (Grant-in-aid) to Govt. of Mizoram and Govt. of Tripura for Bru Migrants during last seven years - (₹ in crore) Years Tripura Mizoram 2012-13 18.15 7.87 2013-14 10.46 ---- 2014-15 35.00 4.70 2015-16 30.00 5.00 2016-17 22.26 7.50 2017-18 25.14 16.50 2018-19 45.17 50.00 Helicopter Service in the North East 2.104 In order to provide connectivity to remote areas as also for providing air connectivity to these areas with rest of India, helicopter services are in operation in the NE States of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur under non-plan scheme with subsidy from Ministry of Home Affairs. The subsidy portion is limited to 75% of operational cost after adjusting recovery from passengers. For the purpose of restricting subsidy, annual ceiling of flying hours has been fixed for the helicopter service operating in these States. 2.105 In the year 2018, helicopter services have been introduced in the State of Manipur. One each additional Double Engine Helicopter has also been sanctioned to Nagaland and Mizoram in 2018 with overall ceiling of 1200 flying hours each for two Helicopters per annum to both the States. 2.106 Year-wise details of expenditure/ fund released for Helicopter Service in NE States during last seven years - (₹ in crore) Years Expenditure/ Fund released 2012-13 25.00 2013-14 38.08 2014-15 53.41 2015-16 76.45 2016-17 86.00 2017-18 86.00 2018-19 90.00 Security of Vital Installations 2.107 The security of vital installations in the country is primarily the responsibility of the Union Ministry/Department or the State Government concerned. Ministry of Home Affairs advises them on security norms and requirement of vital installations periodically, based on the review of existing arrangements by the Central Security Agencies. Additionally, threat inputs received about the vital installations are promptly shared with the State Government/ Union Territory Administration/Ministries concerned. Based on the requests received from the Organization/ Ministries, CAPFs are deployed for security of certain vital installations. Security categorization of vital installations has been reviewed, and they have been re-categorized as A, B, C, D and E, instead of A, B and C, in view of their threat vulnerability and to include a wider Annual Report 2018-19range of vital installations. Now the number of vital installations has increased from 494 to 676. Security of Religious Shrines/Places 2.108 The security of religious shrines/ places in the country is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations concerned. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs issues advisories and alerts for strengthening the security of such religious shrines/places to the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations whenever any specific threat inputs are received or strengthening of security is warranted. Regulation of Arms and Ammunitions 2.109 In order to simplify the process and procedure of export and import of small arms and ammunition, a Notification vide S.O.5607(E) dated 01.11.2018 has been issued by this Ministry, wherein powers and functions for import of arms and ammunitions have been delegated to the Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, while powers and functions for export of arms and ammunitions have been delegated to the Secretary, Department of Defence Productions, Ministry of Defence. To facilitate and encourage exporters, the application forms and licencing procedures for exports have been simplified. Also, export licences now have been made purchase order based rather than consignment based. 2.110 Policy decision was taken for life time validity of arms and ammunition manufacturing licence under the Arms Act, 1959 and the Arms Rules, 2016 to encourage investment in this sector. Till date 28 manufacturing licences for small arms and ammunition have been issued.
29 Annual Report 2018-19 National Security Clearance 2.111 Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal Ministry for granting security clearance in sensitive sectors before issue of licence, permit, permission, contract etc, to companies, bidders and individuals by the administrative Ministry. The objective of national security clearance is to evaluate potential security threats, including economic threats, and provide risk assessment before clearing investment and project proposals in key, sensitive sectors. The aim is to strike a healthy balance between meeting the imperatives of national security on the one hand and facilitating ease of doing business and promoting investment in the country on the other. MHA has streamlined the security clearance procedures and issued a fresh set of guidelines on security clearance procedures on 25.06.2018 in supersession of the guidelines dated 01.07.2015. A Committee of Officers meets every week in MHA for timely decision on security clearance proposals. 5490 proposals related to security clearance were disposed from May, 2014 to March, 2019. 2.112 In order to bring further efficiency and transparency and promote ease of doing business, an online ‘e-sahaj’ portal for applying for security clearance was launched by the Union Home Secretary on 18.09.2018. With the introduction of online portal, the process has become standardized, resulting in a process which is faster, transparent and easy to monitor. Various functionaries can access the application and documents online, take timely decisions and obviate delays. The portal facilitates the applicant to submit application online and also to view the status of his application from time to time. The administrative Ministries are being encouraged ‘e-sahaj’ portal. to make full use of the The Prime Minister dedicated the National Police Memorial to the nation on Police Commemoration Day on October 21, 2018 30 National Police Memorial 2.113 The National Police Memorial (NPM) has been established at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi as a homage of the ultimate sacrifice made by policemen of the country in performance of their duty. Being the only national memorial erected to honour the martyrdom of policemen in the country, it gives the Central and State Police Forces a sense of national identity, pride, unity of purpose and shared history and destiny, besides reinforcing their commitment to protect the nation even by making the supreme sacrifice. The Prime Minister dedicated the NPM to the nation on Police Commemoration Day on October 21, 2018. Commemoration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji 2.114 The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 22.11.2018 took a historic decision to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in 2019 throughout the country and worldwide, in befitting manner. The celebrations will help to propagate his abiding message of humanity, peace and brotherhood in India and abroad. 2.115 In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet approved the development of Kartarpur Sahib corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district to International Border. The project, with all modern amenities and facilities for pilgrims, is being implemented with Central Government funding. It will provide smooth and easy passage to pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan throughout the year. Government of Pakistan have been urged to develop a corridor with suitable facilities in their territory. Annual Report 2018-192.116 In another major decision, Cabinet decided to develop historic town of Sultanpur Lodhi as a major attraction for pilgrims and tourists and a heritage complex. A centre for inter faith studies will be set up at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Chairs on Shri Guru Nanak Devji will be set up in one University each in UK and Canada. Commemorative coin and postage stamps will also be released by the Government to mark the occasion. Annual DsGP/ IsGP Conference 2.117 The 53rd Annual DsGP/ IsGP Conference was held at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya, Gujarat from December 20-22, 2018. The Conference was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister on December 20. The Prime Minister presided over the proceedings of the conference on December 21 and 22, 2018. The detailed deliberations held on several critical issues related to national security, counter-terrorism, cyber security and significant aspects of policing. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh at the Conference 31 Annual Report 2018-19 32 Release of Funds on Humanitarian Ground 2.118 Ministry of Home Affairs deals with a Central Scheme titled ‘Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims/Family of Victims of Terrorist/Communal/LWE Violence and Cross Border Firing and Mine/ IED Blasts on Indian Territory’ for providing financial assistance for the sustenance and maintenance of the families of the civilian victims of the terrorist/communal/LWE violence/Cross Border Firing and Mine/ IED Blasts. The said scheme is effective from 01.04.2008 in respect of terrorist and communal violence and from 22.06.2009 in respect of LWE violence. The scheme was made applicable for civilian victims of Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED Blasts on Indian Territory w.e.f 24.08.2016. The financial assistance was also enhanced from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh w.e.f. 24.08.2016. The main objective of the said Scheme is to provide gratuitous assistance to the effected persons as an immediate help. Foreign Nationals and Release of Special issue of Indian Police Journal by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi during the Conference (Source: MHA) NRIs are also eligible/ covered under the said Scheme with effect from 01.04.2008. Under the said Scheme, a financial assistance of ₹5 lakh is given for each death and/or permanent incapacitation case (disability of 50% or above) to the affected family subject to the condition that no employment has been provided to any of the family members of the victim. The said amount is put in a fixed deposit account of the beneficiary in nationalized bank for lock-in period of three year. Thereafter, the interest accrued on total sum is credited directly by the bank to the savings account of the beneficiary on quarterly basis. At the end of the lock-in period, the principal amount is transferred directly to the savings account of the beneficiary. The payment of assistance to the Victims/Next of Kin of Victims is paid by the District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner concerned and thereafter, the State Government submits the proposals to the Ministry of Home Affairs for re-imbursement. The Central Government makes 70% of the re-imbursement immediately and the balance Annual Report 2018-1930% after receipt of audit verification report development of the people of the region. by the Internal Audit Wing of the Ministry With the formation of GTA on 03.08.2012, of Home Affairs. During the Financial Year the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) 2018-19, an amount of ₹4.495 crore (upto Act of 1988 has been repealed by the State 31.03.2019) has been disbursed under this Government. Scheme. 2.120 In terms of clause 14 of the Gorkhaland Administration (GTA) 33 Territorial agreement, the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal are to provide all possible assistance to the GTA for overall 2.119 An Agreement has been signed development of the region. The Government between the Government of India, of India was to provide financial assistance Government of West Bengal and Gorkha of ₹ 200 crore per annum for 3 years for Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on 18.07.2011 projects that will develop the socio-economic for setting up an autonomous body called infrastructure in GTA, over and above the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) normal plan assistance to the State of West which is to administer the region so that the Bengal. Government of India has released socio-economic, infrastructural, educational, entire amount ₹ 600 crore to GTA through cultural and linguistic development the State Government of West Bengal. is expedited, for achieving all round ***** Annual Annual Report Report 2018-19 2018-19 Chapter - 3 Border Management BACKGROUND 3.1 India has 15,106.7 km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 km including island territories. The length of our land borders with neighboring countries is as under: Name of the country Length of the border (in km) Bangladesh 4,096.7 China 3,488.0 Pakistan 3,323.0 Nepal 1,751.0 Myanmar 1,643.0 Bhutan 699.0 3434 Not to Scale International Land Border Afghanistan 106.0 Total 15,106.7 3.2 The Department of Border Management was created in the Ministry of Home Affairs in January, 2004 to devote focussed attention to the issues relating to the management of the international land & coastal borders, strengthening of border policing & guarding, creation of infrastructure such as roads, fencing and flood lighting of the borders and implementation of the Border Area Development Programme (BADP). Objective of Border Management 3.3 Securing the country’s borders against interests hostile to the country and putting in place systems that are able to interdict such elements while facilitating legitimate trade and commerce are among the principal objectives of border management. Proper management of borders, which is vital to the national security, presents many challenges and includes coordination and concerted action by the administrative, diplomatic, security, intelligence, legal, regulatory and economic agencies of the country to secure the frontiers and to serve its best interests. 3.4 As part of strategy to secure the borders as also to create infrastructure in the border areas of the country, several initiatives have been undertaken by the Department of Border Management. These include construction of the fence, floodlighting, Border Out Posts and building roads along Indo-Pakistan, Indo- Bangladesh, Indo-China and Indo-Nepal borders, development of Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) at various locations on the international borders of the country and measures to strengthen the Coastal Security. In addition, various developmental works in the border areas have been undertaken by the Department under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) as part of a comprehensive approach to the border management. 3.5 Deployment of forces along the borders is based on the principle of ‘One border, One Border – Guarding Force’ (BGF). Accordingly, domination of each border has been entrusted to a particular border guarding force as under:- • Bangladesh and Pakistan borders » Border Security Force (BSF) • China border » Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) • Nepal and Bhutan borders » Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Annual Annual Report Report 2018-192018-19• Myanmar border » Assam Rifles • Besides: ➢ Indian army is guarding land borders along the LOC on Pakistan border along with BSF and Line of Actual Control (LAC) on China border along with ITBP. ➢ Indian Navy is responsible for overall maritime security which includes coastal and offshore security. Indian Coast Guard has been additionally designated as authority responsible for coastal security in India’s territorial waters including areas to be patrolled by the Coastal Police. 3.6 Approach and practices of border management vary from one border to another, based on the security perceptions and relationship with the neighboring country. Management of International Borders Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) 3.7 The Indian side of the Indo-Bangladesh Border passes through West Bengal (2216.7 km), Assam (263 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Tripura (856 km) and Mizoram (318 km). The entire stretch consists of plains, riverine belts, hills & jungles. The area is heavily populated and is cultivated right upto the border. Border Out Posts 3.8 Border Out Posts (BOPs) are the main workstation of the BSF along the borders. These are self - contained defence out-posts with a specified area of responsibility established along the entire continuum of land borders. Inter-alia, the BOPs are meant to provide appropriate show of force to deter trans-border criminals, infiltrators and the hostile elements from indulging in the activities of intrusion/ encroachment and border violations. Each BOP 35 35 Annual Report 2018-19 36is provided with the necessary infrastructure for accommodation, logistic supports and combat functions. At present, 1011 BOPs held by BSF along the IBB. 3.9 A proposal for the construction of 422 Composite BOPs (total BOPs along Border Outpost along Indo-Bangladesh Border (Source: BSF) Fencing 3.10 In order to curb the infiltration, smuggling and other anti-national activities from across the Indo-Bangladesh Border, the Government has undertaken the construction of fencing along this border. 3.11 The Indo-Bangladesh Border is marked by a high degree of porosity and the checking of illegal cross border activities and illegal migration from Bangladesh in to India have been major challenges. In order to prevent illegal migration and illegal activities including anti-national activities from across the border, the Government of India had sanctioned the construction of border fencing with floodlights in two phases. The total length of Indo- Bangladesh border is 4096.7 km, out of which (approx) 3052.014 km has been covered by physical barrier and remaining about 1044.686 km will be covered by physical and non- physical barriers. All the ongoing works will be completed by March, 2020. The stretches where physical fence is not feasible will be covered by Technological Solution. There have been some problems in the construction of fencing in certain stretches on this border due to riverine/low lying areas, habitations within 150 yards of the border, pending land acquisition cases and protests by the border population, which has led to a delay in the completion of the project. Indo-Pakistan Border (IPB) and IBB), at an estimated cost of ₹ 2584.86 crore has been approved by the Government. Out of 422 Composite BOPs, 326 Composite BOPs are to be constructed along the Indo- Bangladesh Border. The project is targeted for completion by March, 2020. Fence & Road along Indo-Bangladesh Border (Source: BSF) Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) along Indo-Bangladesh Border 3.12 Government of India has taken an initiative to cover the area where physical fence is not feasible with non-physical barriers in the form of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). CIBMS includes integration of manpower, sensors, networks, intelligence and Command & Control Solutions to improve situational awareness at different levels of hierarchy to facilitate prompt and informed decision making and quick response to emerging situations. In Phase-I, a Pilot project along 61 km riverine border in Dhubri, Assam along Indo-Bangladesh Border has been implemented. After evaluation of Phase-I of the project, subsequently Phase-II & Phase- III of CIBMS will be rolled out in Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and West Bengal. Annual Report 2018-19CIBMS Project at Dhubri (Assam) (Source: BSF) 37 Annual Report 2018-19 38RoadsIn order to have better communication and operational mobility of BSF in border areas, border roads have been constructed. So far total 3660.70 km border road have been constructed out of the sanction length of 4223.04 km. All the ongoing work will be completed by March, 2020. Floodlighting 3.14 During the period from December 2003 to June 2006, works of installation Floodlight along Indo-Bangladesh Border (Source: BSF) Indo-Pakistan Border (IPB) LoC being the most active and live portion of 3.15 India shares 3323 km of its land the border. border with Pakistan. This border runs along the States of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and J&K. The Indo-Pakistan border has varied terrain and distinct geographical features. This border is characterized by attempts of infiltration by the terrorists and smuggling of the arms, ammunition and contraband; the Border Out Posts (BOPs) 3.16 Presently, 656 BOPs already held by BSF along the IPB. A proposal for construction of 93 Composite BOPs along the Indo-Pakistan border has been sanctioned. The construction of of floodlights along the fence of 277 km has been completed in West Bengal as a pilot project. In order to carry forward this initiative, the Government has decided to undertake the work of installation of floodlights in the States of West Bengal, Meghalaya, Assam, Mizoram and Tripura along Indo-Bangladesh Border. The total 2698.6 km length of Border Flood Light have been sanctioned out of which about 2357.29 km have been completed. The ongoing work will be completed by March, 2020. these Composite BOPs will provide the entire necessary infrastructure for the accommodation, logistic support and the combat functions of the BSF troops deployed on the Indo-Pakistan borders. The project is targeted for completion by March, 2020. Border Out Post along Indo-Pakistan Border (Source: BSF) Floodlighting 3.17 In order to curb the attempt of infiltration and cross-border crimes along the Indo-Pakistan Border, the Government has sanctioned 2043.76 km of floodlights along the International Border in the States of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Along Indo-Pakistan Border, 2043.76 km has been sanctioned out of which 1983.76 km has been completed and remaining is in progress. Fence 3.18 In order to curb the infiltration, smuggling and other anti-national activities from across the Indo-Pakistan border, the Government has sanctioned 2063.066 km fence, out of which 2004.66 km fence work has been completed. Annual Report 2018-19Construction activities in 87 BOPs have been completed and work is in progress in remaining 6 BOPs. Further, a proposal for construction of 18 Coastal BOPs along Indo- Pakistan Border has been sanctioned. Fence & Floodlighting along Indo-Pakistan Border (Source: BSF) 39 Annual Report 2018-19 40Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) along Indo-Pakistan Border 3.19 As part of initiative by Government of India to cover the Indo-Pakistan Border through physical or non-physical barriers, the area where physical fence is not feasible, will be covered through non physical barriers CIBMS Project at Jammu ( J&K) (Source: BSF) Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB) 3.20 India shares 1643 km long border with Myanmar. The States of Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km) have common border with Myanmar. The Assam Rifles is guarding the Indo-Myanmar Border. Out of 1643 km, demarcation of 1472 km has been completed. There are two undemarcated portions along Indo-Myanmar border: (i) Lohit sub-sector of Arunachal Pradesh – 136 km. (ii) Kabaw valley in Manipur – 35 km. 3.21 There is a Joint Boundary Working Group (JBWG) between India and Myanmar to examine/discuss all boundary related issues in a comprehensive manner. The mandate of JBWG include discussion on settlement of 09 unsettled Boundary Pillars (BPs) in Manipur Sector, construction within 10 meter ‘No Construction Zone’, demarcation of boundary beyond BP 186 in Arunachal Pradesh Sector and any other related issues as mutually agreed upon between the two sides. 3.22 A Free Movement Regime (FMR) exists between India and Myanmar. Under the FMR, every member of the hill tribes, who is either a citizen of India or a citizen of Myanmar and who is resident of any in the form of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). In Phase-I, a Pilot project along two stretches of five km each has been implemented in Jammu on Indo-Pakistan Border. In Phase-II & Phase-III, CIBMS will be implemented in Gujarat and Punjab. area within 16 km on either side of Indo- Myanmar Border (IMB) can cross the IMB on production of a border pass with one year validity, issued by a Competent Authority. Citizen of Myanmar can move into the area in India which is within 16 km from India- Myanmar Border and can stay up to two weeks per visit. India-China Border 3.23 To redress the situation arising out of lack of infrastructure along the Indo- China border and for effective movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the border guarding force for this border, the Ministry of Home Affairs has undertaken the construction of roads along the Indo-China border in the States of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. 32 Battalions of Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have been deployed as Border Guarding Force for Indo- China Border. Indo-Nepal Border 3.24 India and Nepal share an open border of 1,751 km. The main challenges are to check misuse of open border by the terrorists and criminals for illegal and anti- national activities and to improve the security along this border. 34 battalions of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have been deployed as the Border Guarding Force (BGF) on this border. 3.25 To facilitate bilateral dialogue on matters of mutual concern regarding border management, Governments of India and Nepal have decided to constitute an institutionalised mechanism in the form of Home Secretary-level talks and Joint Working Group at the level of Joint Secretaries. In addition, there is a mechanism of Border District Coordination Committees at the level of district officials of the two countries. Annual Report 2018-19These mechanisms serve as platforms for discussing the issues of mutual concern such as containing cross border crimes, smuggling, situations arising out of terrorist activities, at the national and regional/local levels. 3.26 In order to meet operational requirements of the Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB), the Government has approved construction and up-gradation of 1,377 km of strategic roads along the Indo-Nepal border in the States of Uttarakhand (173 km), Uttar Pradesh (640 km) and Bihar (564 km). 232.36 km of road has been completed along Indo-Nepal Border. Indo-Bhutan Border 3.27 To improve the security environment along Indo-Bhutan border measuring 699 km, Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) has been deployed as the Border Guarding Force. 3.28 A bilateral mechanism in the shape of a Secretary level India-Bhutan Group on Border Management and Security exists. This mechanism has proved to be very useful in assessing threat perceptions of the two countries from elements attempting to take advantage of this open border and in discussing ways of improving the security environment along the border areas. 3.29 The Government of India has approved construction of 313 km. border road for which Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation. Border Area Development Programme (BADP) 3.30 The Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs is implementing the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) through the State Governments as a part of comprehensive 41 Annual Report 2018-19 42of BADP is to meet special developmental needs and well being of the people living in the remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international borders and to provide essential infrastructure through convergence of the Central/State/BADP/Local schemes through participatory approach. The programme covers 396 border blocks in 111 border districts of 17 States located along the international land border. The BADP is Core Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The funding pattern of BADP (like other Core Construction of Chhomo Hostel at Village: Kungri, Block: Kaza (Spiti), District: Lahaul Spiti, Year of completion: 2018-19. (Source: State Government of Himachal Pradesh) Guidelines of BADP 3.31 The programme covers all the villages which are located within 0-10 km distance of the International Border. The works/ projects undertaken under the BADP relate to construction of roads, bridges, safe drinking water supply, health, agriculture and allied activities, social sector activities such as creation of social infrastructure, capacity building and skill development, construction of toilets particularly for women, education, sports activities, promotion of rural tourism/border tourism, etc. CSSs), in respect of 8 North Eastern States (viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) & 3 Himalayan States (viz. Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttarakhand) is in the ratio 90:10 (Centre Share: State Share) and in respect of 6 other States (viz. Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) the ratio is 60:40. Funds are provided to the States for execution of projects relating to infrastructure, livelihood, education, health, agriculture and allied sectors etc. Construction of Bituminous Road from 24 RD NUD to Shakti Nagar 3.00 km, Village: Shaktinagar, Block:Jaisalmer, District: Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) under BADP, Date of completion:09.10.2018. (Source: State Government of Rajasthan) Funding pattern under BADP 3.32 As per the BADP guidelines (June, 2015), annual budgetary allocation is divided into two components- viz. (i) 40% of total allocation is for the eight North-Eastern (NE) States (including Sikkim); and (ii) Remaining 60% of total allocation is distributed among the 9 States having international land border. Funds are allocated to States on the basis of (i) Length of international border (ii) Population of the border blocks (iii) Area of the border blocks and 15% weightage is given to hilly, desert and Rann of Kutch areas. Metalling and black topping of road from Batabari Bazar to Kumarsarli SSB Camp under BADP, Village: Kumarsarli, Block: Borobazar, District: Chirang (Assam), Date of completion: 23.07.2018. (Source: State Government of Assam) Annual Report 2018-1943 Annual Report 2018-19 Fund flow under BADP 3.33 In 2018-19, budgetary allocation for BADP was ₹770.62 crore. The details of 44funds released to the States under BADP during 2014-15 to 2018-19 are as under: Statement showing release of funds under BADP during the financial years(2014-15 to 2018-19) ₹in crore S. No. State 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (Central (Central (Central Share) Share) Share) 1 1 Arunachal Arunachal Pradesh 92.49 92.49 89.96 89.9689.96 108.97 108.97108.97 154.14 154.14154.14 80.87 80.87 2 2 Assam Assam 21.05 21.05 30.66 30.6630.66 34.05 34.0534.05 56.00 56.0056.00 49.50 49.50 3 3 Bihar Bihar 31.30 31.30 60.65 60.6560.65 46.00 46.0046.00 46.00 46.0046.00 32.20 32.20 4 4 Gujarat Gujarat 45.05 45.05 33.08 33.0833.08 38.00 38.0038.00 31.72 31.7231.72 56.23 56.23 5 5 Himachal Himachal Pradesh P 21.00 21.00 23.10 23.1023.10 31.00 31.0031.00 35.00 35.0035.00 25.95 25.95 6 6 Jammu Jammu & & Kashmir K 115.20 115.20 130.11 130.11130.11 190.39 190.39190.39 198.89 198.89198.89 84.00 84.00 7 7 Manipur Manipur 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.0022.00 30.76 30.7630.76 27.56 27.5627.56 20.34 20.34 8 8 Meghalaya Meghalaya 21.00 21.00 27.31 27.3127.31 36.67 36.6736.67 36.56 36.5636.56 22.69 22.69 9 9 Mizoram Mizoram 35.34 35.34 38.62 38.6238.62 46.00 46.0046.00 46.00 46.0046.00 32.20 32.20 10 10 Nagaland Nagaland 20.00 20.00 29.10 29.1029.10 32.15 32.1532.15 40.04 40.0440.04 33.96 33.96 11 Punjab 37.16 37.16 38.12 38.1238.12 27.98 27.9827.98 28.00 28.0028.00 33.08 33.08 12 12 Rajasthan Rajasthan 101.40 101.40 158.39 158.39158.39 123.72 123.72123.72 116.00 116.00116.00 81.20 81.20 13 13 Sikkim Sikkim 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.0020.00 25.00 25.0025.00 28.01 28.0128.01 27.50 27.50 14 14 Tripura Tripura 37.98 37.98 50.57 50.5750.57 70.89 70.8970.89 65.07 65.0765.07 49.70 49.70 15 15 Uttar Uttar Pradesh Prade 49.82 49.82 48.59 48.5948.59 38.00 38.0038.00 38.00 38.0038.00 26.60 26.60 16 16 Uttarakhand Uttarakhan 31.82 31.82 27.95 27.9527.95 27.08 27.0827.08 31.00 31.0031.00 29.20 29.20 17 17 West West Bengal Beng 97.39 97.39 161.79 161.79161.79 108.32 108.32108.32 122.00 122.00122.00 85.40 85.40 Grand Total 800.00 800.00 990.00 990.00990.00 1015.00 1015.00 1015.00 1100.00 1100.00 1100.00 770.62 770.62 Construction of Flood Shelter at village: Molladanga, Block: Raninagar-I, District: Murshidabad (West Bengal) under BADP, Date of completion: 19.07.2018 (Source: State Government of West Bengal) Coastal Security India’s Coastline 3.34 India has a coastline of 7516.6 km bordering the mainland and the islands in Bay of Bengal in the East, the Indian Ocean on the South and the Arabian Sea on the West. There are nine States viz. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal and four Union Territories (UTs) viz. Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands situated on the coast. S. No. State/UT Length(in km) 1 Gujarat 1214.70 2 Maharashtra 652.60 3 Goa 101.00 4 Karnataka 208.00 5 Kerala 569.70 6 Tamil Nadu 906.90 7 Andhra Pradesh 973.70 8 Odisha 476.70 9 West Bengal 157.50 10 Daman & Diu 42.50 11 Lakshadweep 132.00 12 Puducherry 47.60 13 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 1962.00 TOTAL 7516.60 Maritime and Coastal Security Set-up 3.35 Indian Navy has been designated as the authority responsible for overall maritime security, which includes coastal and offshore security. Indian Navy is assisted by Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Coastal Police and other Central and State agencies. ICG is also designated as authority responsible Annual Report 2018-19for coastal security in Territorial Waters including areas to be patrolled by Coastal Police. The Director General of ICG has been designated as Commander Coastal Command and is responsible for overall coordination between Central and State agencies in all matters relating to coastal security. Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) 3.36 The Department of Border Management is implementing CSS in phases with the objective of strengthening infrastructure of Police Force of Coastal States/UTs for patrolling and surveillance of coastal areas, particularly shallow waters close to the coast. 3.37 The CSS (Phase-I) was implemented from 2005-06 with an outlay of ₹ 646 crore over a period of 6 years. Under the Scheme, coastal States/UTs were provided with 73 Coastal Police Stations (CPS), 97 check posts, 58 outposts, 30 barracks, 204 interceptor boats, 153 jeeps, 312 motor cycles and 10 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). 3.38 The CSS (Phase-II) has been formulated in the context of the fast changing coastal security scenario subsequent to the Mumbai incidents on 26/11/2008 and followed by a vulnerability/ gap analysis carried out by coastal States and UTs which projected additional requirements for strengthening the coastal security infrastructure. The CSS (Phase- II) has been approved with an outlay of ₹ 1579.91 crore and is under implementation upto 31.03.2020. Under the Phase-II, the coastal States/UTs are being provided with 131 CPS, 60 jetties, 10 Marine Operational Centres, 150 boats (12 Tons), 75 special category of boats/RIBs, 131 four wheelers and 242 motorcycles.
45 Annual Report 2018-19 S. No. Name of State/ UT 46Costal Police Stations Boats/Vessels Number of Four- jetties wheelers Motor Cycles 12 Ton Others 1 Gujarat 12 21 10 (5 ton) 5 12 24 2 Maharashtra 7 14 3 7 14 3 Goa 4 4 2 4 8 4 Karnataka 4 12 2 4 8 5 Kerala 10 20 4 10 20 6 Tamil Nadu 30 0 20 (19 m) 12 30 60 7 Andhra Pradesh 15 30 7 15 30 8 Odisha 13 26 5 13 26 9 West Bengal 8 7 4 8 16 10 Daman & Diu 2 4 2 2 4 11 Lakshadweep 3 6 12 RIB 2 3 6 12 Puducherry 3 6 2 3 6 13 A&N Islands 20# 10 MOCs 10 20 20 Total 131 150 75 60 131 242 3.39 Under CSS phase-II, 127 CPSs have been operationalized, 30 jetties have been constructed/upgraded, 10 Marine 10 LV 23RIB MOC- Marine Operational Centers, LV- large vessels, RIB- Rigid Inflatable Boats, # - Existing Coastal Police Stations will be upgraded. Operational Centres are functional, 131 four wheelers and 242 motorcycles have been procured. S. No. State/UT CPS Jetties Four wheelers Two wheelers Marine Operation Centres d enoitcnaSl anoitarepOd etcurtsnoCn oitcurtsnoCy awrednud enoitcnaS/ d etcurtsnoCd edargpud enoitcnaSd esahcruPd enoitcnaSd esahcruPd enoitcnaSl anoitarepOd etcurtsnoC1 Gujarat 12 12 11 1 5 0 12 12 24 24 0 0 0 2 Maharashtra 7 7 4 0 3 14* 7 7 14 14 0 0 0 3 Goa 4 4 1 1 2 2 4 4 8 8 0 0 0 4 Karnataka 4 4 4 0 2 0 4 4 8 8 0 0 0 5 Kerala 10 10 10 0 4 1 10 10 20 20 0 0 0 6 Tamil Nadu 30 27 29 1 12 0 30 30 60 60 0 0 0 7 Andhra Pradesh 15 15 15 0 7 0 15 15 30 30 0 0 0 8 Odisha 13 13 11 1 5 0 13 13 26 26 0 0 0 9 West Bengal 8 8 6 2 4 0 8 8 16 16 0 0 0 Annual Report 2018-1910 Daman & Diu 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 11 Puducherry 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 0 0 0 12 Lakshadweep 3 3 1 2 2 1 3 3 6 6 0 0 0 13 A&N Islands 20 20 20 0 10 8 20 20 20 20 10 10 1 TOTAL 131 127 115 9 60 30 131 131 242 242 10 10 1 (*) – State Government of Maharashtra is upgrading 14 jetties of MMB by constructing engine rooms, operational rooms for the crew of boats etc., against construction of sanctioned 3 jetties. Other Coastal Security Initiatives Community Interaction Programmes (CIP) 3.40 ICG has been undertaking CIPs for the fishermen to bring in awareness about safety issues at sea. The CIPs are also conducted to sensitize the fishing community on the prevailing security situation and develop them to be the “Eyes and Ears” for intelligence gathering. Fishermen Biometric ID Cards 3.41 Fisherman Biometric ID Cards are issued to the Fishermen by the Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries. DAHD&F have informed that out of 19,90,521 fishermen identified for issuance of biometric ID cards by the Coastal States/UTs, Biometric enrolment in respect of 19,74,098 (99%) fishermen have been completed. 18,68,905 biometric ID cards have been issued to coastal States/UTs for distribution to fishermen. Tracking of Vessels/Boats 3.42 All vessels above 20 metres length are mandatorily required to be fitted with Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment. As per the directions of National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been requested to provide 500 transponders each to the sensitive coastal States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. NCSMCS reviewed the issue in its 16th meeting held on 29.06.2018, wherein 47 the Committee recommended that MHA may, on completion of the pilot project for installation of satellite-based transponders in sub-20 meter fishing boats in Gujarat & Tamil Nadu, carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the project and thereafter, consider implementing it in rest of the coastal states. 3.43 In accordance with the decisions of NCSMCS, ISRO is in process of delivery and integration of 500 transponders each for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Security of Non-major Ports 3.44 There are 227 non-major ports in Coastal States. A ‘Compendium of Guidelines’ on Security of Non-major ports was circulated to all stake-holders on 11 March, 2016. It contains broad spectrum of basic security requirements which are needed at minor ports to address various security concerns. Security of Single Point Mooring 3.45 Single-Point Mooring (SPM) is a loading buoy anchored offshore, that serves as a mooring point and interconnects for tankers loading or offloading gas or liquid products. There are 26 SPMs in operation at varying distances from the coast. MHA has evolved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for security of SPMs, which has been circulated to all Coastal States/UTs for compliance. Coastal Mapping: 3.46 Coastal mapping is an important step towards strengthening of coastal security. Annual Report 2018-19 48Coastal mapping is a process of putting information on the map which includes vital details and location of Coastal Police Stations, local Police Stations, intelligence set up, fish landing points, fishing villages, Ports, Customs Check Posts, Hospitals, Railway Stations, Bus Stations, Bomb disposal facilities etc. The Coastal States/ UTs of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Daman & Diu, Puducherry and A&N Islands have completed the process of Coastal Mapping. Lakshadweep is in process of completing the exercise. Notification of Coastal Police Stations to deal with all Crimes Committed in the International Waters 3.47 Ministry of Home Affairs has notified 10 Coastal Police Stations in Coastal States/UTs namely, Navibandar Coastal Police Station, District Porbandar (Gujarat), Yellow Gate Police Station, Mumbai (Maharashtra and Daman and Diu), Harbour Coastal Security Police Station, Harbour, Mormugao, District South Goa (Goa), Mangalore Coastal Security Police Station, District Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka), Fort Kochi Coastal Police Station, Kochi (Kerala and Lakshadweep), B5 Harbour Police Station, Chennai (Tamil Nadu and Puducherry), Gilakaladindi, Machilipatnam, District Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Paradeep Marine Police Station, District Jagatsinghpur (Odisha), Nayachar Coastal Police Station, District Purba Medinipur (West Bengal), and Central Crimes Station, Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to deal with crimes committed in International waters, i.e., beyond territorial waters and upto Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ) Vide Notification dated 13.06.2016. National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) 3.48 The Government of India has approved the setting up of National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) in Mojap Village, District, Devbhoomi, Dwarka, in the State of Gujarat, for which 100 hectares of land has been identified by MHA. The temporary campus of the NACP is functional w.e.f. October, 2018. Development of Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) 3.49 The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) was established under the LPAI Act, 2010 on 01.03.2012. It functions as a statutory body under the Department of Border Management, MHA with representation from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Department of Revenue and other stakeholders. LPAI also associates with the concerned State Governments and respective Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) like BSF, SSB and Assam Rifles, deployed at the concerned border of India, in its functioning. 3.50 LPAI provides “single window” infrastructural facilities such as warehouses, examination sheds, parking bays, weigh bridges etc. for the cross border movement of passengers and goods at designated locations on the international land borders of India with Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. LPAI undertakes this by setting up Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) at the existing Land Customs Stations. The ICPs are envisaged to provide all the facilities required for the discharge of sovereign and non- sovereign functions to enable smooth cross border movement of individuals, vehicles and goods under an integrated complex. These would facilitate the processes of immigration, Annual Report 2018-19customs, security, quarantine etc. To enable (xi) Warehouse/Cold storage (xii) Area this, the infrastructural facilities provided by for loose cargo (xiii) Weigh bridges (xiv) the ICPs are as under: Secure and well-lit premises/CCTV/PA (i) Passenger Terminal Building (ii) 24 hrs. power supply – Electrical substation – DG Sets – power back-up (iii) Cargo System/Fire alarm systems (xv) Parking area for passengers and cargo vehicles (xvi) Other public utilities. inspection sheds (iv) Quarantine An ICP, although a single walled complex, Block (v) Banks (vi) Door Frame Metal is segregated into a passenger facilitation Detector/ Hand Held Metal Detector (vii) area and a cargo area for processing Isolation Bay (viii) Cafeteria (ix) Currency imports and exports. exchange (x) Cargo process building 3.51 Status of the ICPs under Phase – I S. No. Location State International Border Date of Operationalization 1 Attari Punjab India-Pakistan 13.04.2012 2 Agartala Tripura India-Bangladesh 17.11.2013 3 Petrapole (Cargo Terminal) 49 West Bengal India-Bangladesh 12.02.2016, Inaugurated by PM on 21.07.2016 4 Raxaul Bihar India-Nepal 03.06.2016 5 Jogbani Bihar India-Nepal 15.11.2016 6 Moreh (Passenger Terminal) Manipur India-Myanmar 15.03.2018 Inaugurated by PM on 04.01.2019 7 Dawki Meghalaya India-Bangladesh Under construction Development of additional ICPs 3.52 The following 13 locations have been identified for development of Integrated Check Posts to further improve the security on the border and as well as to improve bilateral trade and relations with the neighboring countries: - S. No. Location State Border 1. Sutarkandi Assam Bangladesh 2. Sunauli Uttar Pradesh Nepal 3. Rupaidiha Uttar Pradesh Nepal 4. Bhitamore Bihar Nepal 5. Kawrpuichhuah Mizoram Bangladesh 6. Banbasa Uttarakhand Nepal 7. Jaigaon West Bengal Bhutan 8. Panitanki West Bengal Nepal 9. Hili West Bengal Bangladesh 10. Changrabandha West Bengal Bangladesh 11. Mahadipur West Bengal Bangladesh 12. Fulbari West Bengal Bangladesh 13. Ghojadanga West Bengal Bangladesh 3.53 The Government on 17.12.2018 has approved setting up of three ICPs at Sunauli, Rupaidiha (both in UP) along Indo-Nepal Border and Sutarkandi (Assam) along Indo- Bangladesh Border, Besides, in-principle approval has also been given for developing of 10 ICPs, at Hili, Changrabandha, Kawrpuichhuah, Jaigaon, Panitanki, Ghojadanga, Banbasa, Mahadipur, Fulbari and Bhittamore. 3.54 Ongoing Projects: (i) Union Home Minister laid the foundation stone for construction of Annual Report 2018-19 50 (Punjab) along Indo-Pakistan Border on 22.01.2019 (ii) Union Home Minister laid the foundation stone for ICP Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh along the Indo-Nepal Border on 14.01.2019 3.55 Government of India has decided to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev and in this Integrated Check Post, Moreh (Source: Land Ports Authority of India) ICP Raxaul (Source: Land Ports Authority of India) ***** regard the Government has approved the development of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur District to the international border with Pakistan to facilitate visit of pilgrims to Gurudwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan where Shri Guru Nanak Dev spent last 18 years of his life. The project will also include a state-of-the- art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) on the Indian side with all modern amenities and facilities. Chapter - 4 Centre-State Relations Inter-State Council (ISC) 4.1 Article 263 of the Constitution of India envisages establishment of an institutional mechanism for coordination of policies and their implementation between Centre and States as well as among States. Accordingly, the Inter-State Council (ISC) was set up in 1990 through a Presidential Order dated 28.05.1990. 4.2 The ISC has been assigned the duties of investigating and discussing such subjects, in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States have a common interest, and to make recommendations for better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject. It also deliberates upon such other matters of general interest of the States as may be referred to by the Chairman to the Council. 4.3 The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council. Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories having Legislative Assemblies, Administrators of Union Territories not having Legislative Assemblies, Governors of States under President’s rule and six Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Chairman of the Council, are members of the Council. Other ministers of the Union Government can also be invited by the Chairman depending upon the agenda. The ISC was last reconstituted on 27.10.2017. 4.4 The Council Secretariat monitors the implementation of the recommendations made by the ISC, and places the Action Taken Annual Report 2018-19Report before the Standing Committee of ISC for consideration. Meetings of the Inter – State Council 4.5 So far, 11 meetings of ISC have been held. The 11th meeting of the Inter-State Council was held on July 16, 2016 after gap of 10 years. Commission on Centre – State Relations 4.6 The Commission on Centre- State Relations under the Chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) Madan Mohan Punchhi, former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, submitted its Report to the Government on 31st March,2010. 4.7 As decided in the 11th meeting of Inter- State Council (ISC) held on 16.07.2016, the recommendations contained in all the Volumes of the Punchhi Commission Report have been considered by the Standing Committee in its meetings held on 09.04.2017, 25.11.2017 and 25.05.2018. Standing Committee of the Inter- State Council 4.8 The Standing Committee of ISC was constituted in the year 1996 for continuous consultation and processing of matters for the consideration of the Council. Union Home Minister is the Chairman of the Standing Committee, which has four Union Cabinet Ministers and seven Chief Ministers as Members. 13 meetings of the Standing Committee of the ISC have been held since its inception. 51 Annual Report 2018-19 52 The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of ISC was held on May 25,2018 under Chairmanship of Union Home Minister. Recommendations contained in the 2 remaining volumes viz. Volumes – VI & VII of the Punchhi Commission’s Report were examined. The recommendations in Volume – VI of the Report relate to Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure and cover the subjects of (a) Environment, (b) Water, (c) Forests, (d) Minerals and (e) Infrastructure. The recommendations in Volume – VII of the Report relate to Socio- Economic Development, Public Policy and Good Governance and cover the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council (Source ISCS)
Zonal Council Role and Functions of Zonal Councils 4.10 Five Zonal Councils are statutory bodies set up under the States Re- organization Act, 1956 to provide a common meeting ground to the States and UTs in each zone for resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socio – economic regional development and building harmonious Centre- State relations. The Zonal Council meetings are chaired by the Union Home Minister. The Chief Ministers and two Ministers from the member States are the members in each Zonal Council. In case of UTs, there are two members from each UT. 4.11 Each Zonal Council has set up a Standing Committee consisting of Chief Secretaries of the member States of the respective Zonal Councils. The Standing Committees meet from time to time to resolve the issues or to do necessary ground work for further meetings of the Zonal Councils. 4.12 Seniors Officers from NITI Aayog, Central Ministries and State Governments subjects of (a) Policy Making, Constitutional Governance and Public Administration; (b) Socio – Political Development and its impact on Governance; (c) Basic needs of people, Directive Principles and State Accountability; (d) Centrally – Sponsored Development Schemes and Federal Relations; (e) Migration, Human Development and Challenges to Constitutional Governance; and (f) Good Governance and Delivery of Public Services. There was consensus among the members on most of recommendations and the views of the Standing Committee were finalized for further consideration of the Inter – State Council. are also associated with the meetings depending upon necessity. Meetings of Zonal Councils and Standing Committees 4.13 The Zonal Councils have, so far, met 123 times since their inception. 61 meetings of the Standing Committees have also been held. Zonal Council Meetings 4.14 The 23rd meeting of Western Zonal Council, comprising the State of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was held in Gandhinagar Annual Report 2018-19under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister on 24th April, 2018. Some of the important issues discussed in the meeting were surplus lands of various Organizations/ Agencies of Central Government to be made available for achieving objectives of ‘Housing for All:2022, issues relating to Aadhar and DBT, congestion in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), non-signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) by State of Maharashtra with renewable energy operators, implementation of Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), input tax credit on Natural Gas and difficulties in laying of pipelines in Gujarat, etc. 23rd meeting of the Western Zonal Council (Source : State Govt.) 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (Source : State Govt.) 53 Annual Report 2018-19 54 The 28th meeting of Southern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry and A&N Islands and Lakshadweep as Special Invitees, was held in Bengaluru under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister on 18th September, 2018. Some of the important items discussed in the meeting were issues relating to security of fishermen, introduction of peninsular tourism trains in Southern Zone, uniformity in allocation of funds in proportion to population of SC/ST for scholarship for all the courses, optimum harnessing of renewable energy available in the Southern States without endangering grid security, development of Puducherry Airport, issues arising out of the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh (AP), supply of Krishna water to augment the drinking water supply of Chennai city, introduction of Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains between Puducherry and Chennai and scheme for modernisation of State Police Forces in the States of Southern Zone, etc. 4.16 The 21st meeting of Central Zonal Council, comprising the States of Uttar 21st meeting of the Central Zonal Council (Source : State Govt.) Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, was also held in Lucknow under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister on 24th September, 2018. Some of the important issues discussed included measures to increase density of roads and upgradation of existing roads, assistance required to combat Left Wing Extremism, leveraging Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for creation of community assets in Bastar, improvement of the Airport Infrastructure in the States, issues related to storage in food grains, discrepancies in the Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone notification, unconditional acceptance of procured coarse grain under Price Support Scheme (PSS) in Central pool, commencement of Air Taxi Service in Chhattisgarh, special package for the new capital of Chhattisgarh, revision of National Health Mission (NHM) guidelines to increase flexibility for undertaking state – specific need based initiatives, insulation of Power lines in forest areas, Bundelkhand Package – Special Assistance of Centre Plan Scheme – pending release of funds by GoI to States against committed liabilities, etc. 23rd meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council (Source: State Govt.) 4.17 The 23rd meeting of Eastern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, was held at Kolkata under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister on October 1, 2018. Some of the important issues discussed in the meeting related to cost sharing of Phulbari Dam on Upper Mahananda Water Scheme under the agreement of 1978 signed by the States of Bihar and West Bengal, release of Central share under Post-matric and Pre-matric Scholarship Schemes for SCs/ STs, scheme for modernisation of State Police Forces, allocation of land for National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at Kolkata and Hajipur, measures to curb Left Wing Extremism in the States, matters arising out of the bifurcation of Bihar, problems in Railway Electrification, construction of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), waiver of condition of advance payment for CAPF deployment by MHA, release of funds to Bihar under Special Plan from Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF), development of allocated Coal Mines in the States, expeditious clearance for Right for Way (RoW) for Network for Spectrum (NFS) Defence Project. ***** Annual Report 2018-1955 Annual Report 2018-19 Chapter - 5 Crime Scenario in the Country** 5.1 Under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects and, therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, registration, detection and investigation of crime as well as prosecution of the perpetrators of crime within their jurisdiction. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs supplements the efforts of the State Governments by providing them 56financial assistance for modernization of the State Police Forces in terms of weaponry, communication, equipment, mobility, training and other infrastructure under the Scheme of Modernization of State Police Forces. A. Crime Trend Analysis a) Relating to Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws(SLL) Offences Crime Head Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 – 2015 2015 – 2016 IPC 28,51,563 29,49,400 29,75,711 229.2 234.2 233.6 3.4% 0.9% SLL 17,20,100 17,61,276 18,55,804 138.3 139.9 145.7 2.4% 5.4% Total 45,71,663 47,10,676 48,31,515 367.5 374.1 379.3 3.0% 2.6% 5.2 A total of 48,31,515 cognizable crimes comprising 29,75,711 Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and 18,55,804 Special & Local Laws (SLL) crimes were reported in 2016, showing an increase of 2.6% over 2015 (47,10,676 cases). During 2016, IPC crimes have increased by 0.9% and SLL crimes have increased by 5.4% over 2015. Percentage share of IPC was 61.6% while percentage share of SLL cases was 38.4% of total cognizable crimes during 2016. b) Offences affecting the Human Body 5.3 A total of 8,97,171 cases of offences affecting the human body were reported which accounted for 30.1% of total IPC crimes during 2016, out of which causing simple & grievous injuries due to rash driving (3,48,914 cases) accounted for maximum cases i.e. 38.9% followed by cases of causing death by negligence (1,40,215 cases) and grievous hurt (89,039 cases) accounting for 15.6% and 9.9% respectively. c) Offences against Public Tranquillity 5.4 A total of 72,829 cases of offences against public tranquillity were registered under various sections of IPC during 2016, out of which rioting cases accounted for 85.1% of total such cases. **Data for 2017 reported by States/UTs is under verification with States/UTs concerned Annual Report 2018-19d) Violent Crimes Crime Head 57 Crime Incidence Crime Rate* Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 – 2015 2015 – 2016 Murder 33,981 32,127 30,450 2.7 2.6 2.4 -5.5% -5.2% Kidnapping & Abduction 77,237 82,999 88,008 6.2 6.6 6.9 7.5% 6.0% Total Violent Crimes 4,33,349 4,25,922 4,29,299 34.8 33.8 33.7 -1.7% 0.8% *Crime Rate: Crime Rate is calculated on Incidences of Crime per one lakh of population. e) Violent Crimes - Murder 5.5 A total of 30,450 cases of murder were reported during 2016, showing a decline of 5.2% over 2015 (32,127 cases). Personal vendetta or enmity (5,179 cases) was the motive in highest number of murder cases followed by property dispute (3424 cases) and gain (2,270 cases). f) Violent Crimes - Kidnapping & Abduction 5.6 A total of 88, 008 cases of kidnapping & abduction were reported during 2016. A total of 89,875 (23,350 male and 66,525 females) persons were kidnapped or abducted, out of which maximum number of persons were reportedly kidnapped or abducted for the purpose of marriage (33,855) during 2016. During 2016, a total of 69,599 kidnapped or abducted persons (18,974 males and 50,625 females) were recovered of which 69,274 persons were recovered alive and 325 persons were dead. g) Disposal of IPC Cases by Police & Court S. No. Crime Head under IPC Total Cases for Investigation Charge- sheeting Rate Total Cases for Trial Total Cases Convicted Conviction Rate 1 Murder 55,026 85.2 2,13,264 6,884 38.5 2 Rape 55,071 87.6 1,52,165 4,739 25.5 3 Kidnapping & Abduction 1,41,561 43.4 1,85,363 3,306 20.8 4 Rioting 97,931 87.4 4,86,349 4,619 16.1 5 Grievous Hurt (including Acid Attack) 1,24,599 87.0 7,25,027 13,804 26.7 6. Dacoity 8,326 78.5 34,375 408 19.7 7. Total IPC Crimes 41,16,498 72.9 1,11,07,472 5,96,078 46.8 Annual Report 2018-19 5.7 A total of 41,16,498 (11,40,787 old + 2975711 new) cases were reported in the country for investigation. During the year 2016, charge-sheets were submitted in 20,94,996 cases with a charge-sheeting rate of 72.9%. 28,74,811 cases were disposed off by police and 12,41,443 cases were 58pending for investigation at the end of the year. A total of 1,11,07,472 (90,12,476 old + 20,94,996 new) cases were reported for trial during the year in the country. During 2016, trials were completed in 12,74,348 cases and 5,96,078 cases resulted in conviction with the conviction rate of 46.8% and the remaining resulted in acquittals. h) Disposal of SLL Cases by Police & Court S. No Crime Head under SLL Total Cases for Investigation Conviction Rate 1. Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Charge-sheeting Total Cases for Total Cases Rate Trial Convicted 73,561 97.9 1,99,412 25,782 72.4 2. Information Technology Act, 2000 16,783 39.0 6,919 159 28.8 3. SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 11,060 77.0 50,357 701 15.4 4. Total SLL Crimes 21,56,376 94.5 72,51,442 10,60,724 82.4 5.8 A total of 21,56,376 (3,00,572 old + 18,55,804 new) cases were reported for investigation. During 2016, charge- sheets were submitted in 17,04,057 cases with the charge-sheeting rate of 94.5%. 18,02,484 cases were disposed off by police and 3,53,878 cases were pending for investigation at the end of the year. A total of 72,51,442 (55,47,385 old + 17,04,057 new) cases were reported for trial during the year in the country. During 2016, trials were completed in 12,87,270 cases and 10,60,724 cases resulted in conviction with a conviction rate of 82.4% and the remaining resulted in acquittals. i) Arrests, Conviction & Acquittal 5.9 A total of 37,37,870 persons were arrested under 29,75,711 IPC crimes. A total of 32,71,262 persons were charge sheeted, 7,94,616 persons were convicted, 11,79,191 persons were acquitted or discharged. A total of 23,92,637 persons were arrested under 18,55,804 SLL crimes. A total of 22,64,834 persons were charge sheeted, 12,66,206 persons were convicted, 3,03,202 persons were acquitted or discharged. B. Vulnerable Sections of Society a) Crime against Women Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 3,39,457 3,29,243 3,38,954 56.6 54.2 55.2 -3.0% 2.9% Annual Report 2018-19Higher incidence of crime was reported in 2.9% over the year 2015. This could be the following heads: a factor of steps taken by Government to make it mandatory for police to record FIR, Crime Head Total Cases Reported sensitization of Police through advisories Cruelty by husband or his 1,10,378 relatives Assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty issued by MHA to States and increased 84,746 public awareness. The proportion of IPC crimes committed against women is 10.9% of total IPC crimes reported during the year Kidnapping & Abduction Rape 64,519 38,947 2016. The rate of crime committed against women was 55.2 in 2016 per one lakh of female population. 5.10 Women are also victims of many general crimes such as murder, robbery, cheating, etc. Only the crimes which are directed specifically against women are characterized as ‘Crimes against Women’. It may be seen from the table that the reporting of cases relating to crimes against women during the year 2016 have increased by 5.11 Majority of cases under crimes against women were reported under ‘Cruelty by Husband or His Relatives’ (32.6%) followed by ‘Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage her Modesty’ (25.0%), ‘Kidnapping & Abduction of Women’ (19.0%) and ‘Rape’ (11.5%). b) Crime against Children Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 - 2015 2016 89,423 94,172 1,06,958 20.1 21.1 24.0 5.3% 13.6% Higher incidence of crime was reported in the following heads: Crime Head Total Cases Reported Kidnapping & Abduction 54,723 POCSO Act, 2012 36,022 5.12 It may be seen from the table that a total of 1,06,958 cases of crime against children were registered in the country during 2016. In percentage terms, major crime heads under ‘Crime Against Children’ during 2016 59 were kidnapping & abduction (52.3%) and cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (34.4%) including child rape. The rate of crime against children was observed as 24.0 during 2016 per one lakh population of children. c) Juveniles in Conflict with Law Crime Incidence Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 38,455 33,433 35,849 -13.1% 7.2% Annual Report 2018-19 Higher incidence of crime was reported in the following heads: Crime Head Total Cases Reported Theft 7,717 Rape 1,903 Arms Act, 1959 228 Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000 605.13 A total of 44,171 juveniles were apprehended in 35,849 cases, out of which 41,826 juveniles were apprehended under cases of IPC and 2,345 juveniles were apprehended under cases of SLL during 2016. Majority of juveniles in conflict with law apprehended under IPC & SLL crimes were in the age group of 16 yrs. to 224 18 years (73.8%) (32,577 out of 44,171) during 2016. d) Crime/Atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 40,401 38,670 40,801 20.1 19.2 20.3 -4.3% 5.5% 5.14 The rate of crime against Scheduled Castes was observed as 20.3 per one lakh SCs population. e) Crime/Atrocities against Scheduled Tribes (STs) Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 6,827 6,276 6,568 6.5 6.0 6.3 -8.1% 4.7% 5.15 It may be seen from the above shown table that a total of 6,568 cases/ atrocities against the Scheduled Tribes were reported in the country during 2016. The rate of crime against Scheduled Tribes was observed as 6.3 per one lakh STs population. f) Crime against Senior Citizens Crime Incidence Crime Rate Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 18,714 20,532 21,410 18.3 20.0 20.6 9.7% 4.3% Higher incidence of crime was reported in the following heads: Crime Head Total Cases Reported Cheating 1,941 Murder 1,055 Robbery 1,024 5.16 A total of 21,410 cases of crimes against senior citizens were reported in the country during 2016. Cheating, Murder and Robbery were the major crimes committed against senior citizen during 2016. Annual Report 2018-19C. Economic Offences Crime Incidence Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 1,42,560 1,50,170 1,43,524 5.3% -4.4% 5.17 Out of four specified category of cheating accounted for maximum such economic offences viz. criminal breach of cases, with 1,09,611 cases, followed by trust, cheating, forgery and counterfeiting, criminal breach of trust (18,708 cases) and forgery (13,729 cases) during 2016. D. Cyber Crimes Crime Incidence Percentage Variation 2014 2015 2016 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 9,622 11,592 12,317 20.5% 6.3% 5.18 During 2016, 48.6% of cyber-crime cases (43.2%) were under auto theft cases were reported for illegal gain (5,987 cases. During 2016, 2,20,854 cases of out of 12,317 cases) followed by revenge property crimes took place at residential with 8.6% (1,056 cases) and insult to the premises. However, majority of robberies modesty of women with 5.6% (686 cases). took place on highways/roads with 17,599 E. Offences against Property cases. 5.19 During 2016, a total of 7,96,032 F. Missing Persons cases were reported under offences against 5.21 A total of 5,49,008 persons (2,34,334 property (26.8% of total IPC crimes) out of males and 3,14,674 females) were missing in which, theft (4,94,404 cases) followed by 2016 (including missing from previous years). criminal trespass/burglaries (1,11,746 cases) Out of total 5,49,008 missing persons during accounting for 62.1% and 14.3% respectively. the year 2016, a total of 2,29,381 persons (1,39,858 males and 89,523 females) were Year 2014 2015 2016 traced by the end of the year. Value of Property Stolen (in crore) Value of Property Recovered (in crore) 7,515 8,210 9,733 5.22 A total of 1,11,569 children (41,175 males and 70,394 females) were missing in 2016 (including missing from previous years). Out of total 1,11,569 missing children during the year 2016, a total of 55,944 children (20,364 males and 35,580 females) were traced by the end of the year. G. Seizure under Arms Act 5.23 A total of 53,929 cases were registered under the Arms Act, 1959 in which 56,516 firearms were seized out of which 36,064 arms were unlicensed/improvised/crude/ 61 1,576 1,350 1,459 Percentage Recovery of Stolen Property 21.0% 16.4% 15.0% 5.20 During 2016, Properties worth ₹ 9,733 crore were stolen and Properties worth ₹1,459 crore were recovered accounting for 15.0% of recovery of stolen properties. During 2016, out of total theft (4,94,404 cases), 2,13,765 Annual Report 2018-19 62country made and 1,052 arms were licensed/ factory made. A total of 1,06,900 number of ammunitions were seized during 2016. H. Seizure of Drugs 5.24 A total 3,50,862 Kg drugs were seized during 2016, out of which Ganja (2,94,347 Kg), Methaqualone (24,107 Kg), Ephedrine/ Pseudo Ephedrine (21,273 Kg), Hashish (2,805 Kg) and Heroin (1,675 Kg) accounted for maximum quantity of drugs seized. 5.25 As per Narcotics Control Bureau, a total of 25,147 cases were registered for drugs seizure in which 31,683 persons were arrested during 2016 in the country. 5.26 Out of total 3,50,862 Kg drugs seized, a total of 3,00,206 Kg drugs were seized by State Police followed by 37,370 Kg by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), 9,965 Kg by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), 3,065 Kg by State Excise, 165 Kg by Central Bureau of Narcotics (C.B.N) and 91 Kg by Customs and Central Excise (CCE) during 2016. Prevention of Human Trafficking 5.27 The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up an Anti Trafficking Cell for dealing with matters relating to trafficking in human beings. ‘Police’ is a State subject and as such registration, investigation and prevention of the crime of human trafficking is primarily the responsibility of respective State Governments. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs has been supplementing the efforts of State Governments by taking various steps for combating the crime of human trafficking. Strengthening Law Enforcement Response to Trafficking 5.28 For strengthening the law enforcement response against trafficking in persons, the Ministry of Home Affairs has released funds for setting up Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) in various districts of States from time to time. MHA had approved the proposal to establish 332 AHTUs in States. Financial assistance was released to State Governments for setting up 26 Units in various States during the financial year 2018-19. The total number of AHTUs for which financial assistance has been provided to States so far is 296. MHA holds periodical meetings of Nodal Officers of AHTUs to assess the situation of human trafficking in States and provides guidance to States and UTs. State-level Conference and Judicial Colloquiums 5.29 Financial assistance is provided to State Governments and UTs to hold Judicial Colloquiums on Human Trafficking. This aims at sensitizing Judges and law officers on procedures for speedy disposal of trafficking cases and taking stringent action against traffickers. 5.30 Financial assistance is also provided to States to hold State Level Conferences on Human Trafficking to bring awareness among various law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in the States in the matter of trafficking. Advisories to State Governments/ UT Administrations 5.31 MHA has been providing regular guidance to States and UTs through various advisories issued from time to time on measures to be adopted for prevention of crimes against women, SC/ST and other vulnerable sections of society as well as for handling human trafficking issues. These advisories are available on the website of Ministry of Home Affairs at: https://mha.gov. in. MHA also engages with the Ministry of Annual Report 2018-19Women and Child Development, Ministry of Bilateral and Multilateral Mechanism Labour and Employment, Ministry of External Affairs and State Governments and UT Administrations to address issues relating to rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking and also to keep check on fake placement agencies and agents etc. who dupe unscrupulous victims in the garb of providing employment in the country and overseas. 63 5.32 India has signed bilateral Memoranda of Understanding with Governments of Bangladesh, UAE and Cambodia on human trafficking. A Joint Task Force meeting of India and Bangladesh on Human Trafficking was held on 11-12 March, 2019 at New Delhi. MHA has also been coordinating with the 5.33 India is signatory to the SAARC Ministry of Railways and State Governments/ Convention on Preventing and UTs to keep watch on movement of trafficked Combating Trafficking in Women and victims through Railway, buses and other Children for Prostitution. India has also modes of public transport etc. The States and ratified the United Nations Convention UTs have been advised to keep continuous on Transnational Organized Crime vigil at Railway Stations, bus depots, and (UNCTOC) and its Protocols namely (i) check posts etc. and advise their officers Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish to be vigilant and sensitive to address the Trafficking in Persons, especially Women issues of trafficking in a holistic manner. and Children and (ii) Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Air and Sea, supplementing the UNCTOC. ***** Annual Report 2018-19 Chapter - 6 Human Rights and National Integration National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) 6.1 The Constitution provides guarantees for safeguarding civil and political rights. Directive Principles of State Policy further require the States to ensure the promotion and protection of social, cultural and economic rights, particularly of the weaker sections of the society, so as to bring about a just and equitable social order, leading to an overall improvement in the quality of life for all sections of the society. The civil and criminal laws of the country have in-built mechanism to safeguard the rights of the individuals and provide special protection to the most vulnerable sections of the society. 6.2 In this backdrop, the Government of India have set up a forum for redressal of human rights violations by constituting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and provided for the setting up of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. 6.3 The National Human Rights Commission is headed by a former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India. One of the primary functions of NHRC is to receive complaints and initiate investigations into violations of human rights by public servants by acts of commission / omission or through negligence on their part, to prevent violation of human rights. 6.4 The budgetary allocation for NHRC for the year 2018-19 is ₹ 48.72 crore. Upto 6431.03.2019, an amount of ₹48.72 crore was sanctioned, out of which ₹45.92 crore was released after adjusting ₹2.80 crore as unspent balance for the year 2017-18. Handling of Complaints 6.5 During the period 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2019, 1,07,664 cases were registered out of which NHRC disposed of 1,14,848 cases, which include the cases brought forward from the previous year. NHRC also transferred 23,573 cases to the State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) for disposal. During the said period, NHRC recommended payment of monetary relief in 851 cases amounting to ₹ 30,88,79,999/-. Investigation of Cases 6.6 During the period 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2019, NHRC dealt with 4608 cases, including 2497 cases of deaths in judicial custody, 178 cases of deaths in Police custody and 1933 fact finding cases. NHRC also dealt with 386 cases of police encounter deaths, and conducted spot investigations in 108 cases of alleged violations of civil and political rights, social and cultural rights. International Cooperation 6.7 NHRC is a member of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and a founder member of the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF). NHRC participated in 10 meetings/workshops/seminars held in Kathmandu, London, Bangkok, New York, Colombo, Mauritius, Geneva and Marrakesh (Morroco). NHRC also held interactions with delegations from Afghanistan, Germany, Asian NGO Network on Human Rights Institutions, Switzerland, Norway, UK, Nepal and Japan. Core Groups 6.8 NHRC has Core Groups and Experts Groups consisting of eminent persons or representatives of bodies working on different human rights issues, who voluntarily agree to serve, in an honorary capacity, as members of those Groups, which render expert advice to NHRC. There are functional Core Groups on disability and elderly person, bonded labour, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI) persons, etc. which have convened meetings under the chairmanship of Members, NHRC and held deliberations. Visits of Special Rapporteurs, NHRC 6.9 Special Rapporteurs of NHRC visited Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Goa. Research Projects 6.10 Research projects were sanctioned in a wide range of areas, such as sexual harassment of women including low-wage female workers at workplace, transgender inclusivity, social issues and legal challenges of transgender, intersections of migration, bonded labour and trafficking, reintegration of released prisoners, etc. Conditions in Prisons 6.11 Under the provision of Section 12(c) of PHR Act 1993, NHRC in order to study the living conditions of the inmates, can visit any jail or other institution under the control of the State Govt. where persons are detained Annual Report 2018-19or lodged for the purpose of treatment, reformation or protection. 45 jail visits were undertaken by the Special Rapporteurs appointed by NHRC. The reports were placed before the NHRC and its recommendations sent to the State Governments concerned for compliance. The reports are available on the NHRC website www.nhrc.nic.in. Open House Discussion on Prisoners Welfare and Prison Reform, 29th June, 2018 6.12 NHRC organized an Open House Discussion on Prisoners Welfare and Prison Reforms on 29th June, 2018 under the Chairmanship of Justice Shri H.L. Dattu, Chairperson, NHRC. The recommendations made therein were sent to all the States. The recommendations are available on NHRC website. Training Programme 6.13 NHRC is involved in spreading human rights awareness among functionaries of Government, especially police besides students, NGOs and civil society through training programmes on human rights. 174 NHRC sponsored training programmes on human rights and related issues were conducted by 162 institutions. Rights of Women and Children 6.14 NHRC is committed to the protection of human rights of women and children due to their vulnerability and therefore gives importance to it in its work in all thematic areas. The key international agreement on women’s human rights is the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which is ratified by 185 UN Member States. Likewise, the key international agreement on children’s human rights is the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). 65 Annual Report 2018-19 66The CEDAW was ratified by the Government of India in 1993, whereas the CRC was ratified in 1992. Having ratified the CRC and the CEDAW, its provisions are reflected in numerous policies, laws, schemes and programmes being implemented for children and women by the Government of India. 6.15 Some of the important activities undertaken by NHRC, on rights of women and children are as under: - Conference to end Child Marriage 6.16 NHRC organized a Regional Conference on Child Marriage, on 4-5 January 2018 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and also organized a National Conference in collaboration with South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC), on 29-30 August, 2018 in New Delhi. The objective of these Conferences was to spread awareness about the menace of child marriage, which is illegal and a violation of the child’s human rights. One-Day Workshop on Sexual Harassment at Workplace 6.17 NHRC organized a one day workshop on “Sexual Harassment at Workplace” on 28 March 2018. The workshop was held under the Chairpersonship of Smt. Jyotika Kalra, Member, NHRC. The workshop was attended by senior officials of National Commission for Women, Delhi Commission for Women and others. Open House Discussion on ‘Rising incidents of sexual violence against children’ 6.18 An Open House Discussion on ‘Rising incidents of sexual violence against children’ was held on 15.05.2018 which was chaired by Justice Shri H.L. Dattu, Chairperson, NHRC and attended by other officials of NHRC, Ministry of Women and Child Development, and others. Silver Jubilee 6.19 Silver Jubilee Foundation Day Function: NHRC celebrated its Silver Jubilee Foundation Day Function on 12.10.2018 at the Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The occasion was graced by the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister. On the occasion, the Prime Minister released a Silver Jubilee Commemorative Postage Stamp and Special Cover on NHRC prepared by the Department of Posts, Government of India and inaugurated the Commission’s new website (nhrc.nic.in) which is GIGW compliant, more user-friendly, accessible to persons with disabilities, responsive to mobile devices, and easier to maintain. Earlier, on 10 September 2018, NHRC organized its ‘Silver Jubilee Lecture’ at Teen Murti Auditorium, New Delhi. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Shri Kailash Sathyarthi was the Chief Guest of the programme. 6.20 International Human Rights Conclave: NHRC organized the ‘International Human Rights Conclave’ on 01.10.2018 at Ashok Hotel, New Delhi, which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu. The Conclave was aimed at providing a platform to National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), regional networks of NHRIs, the Global Alliance of NHRIs (GANHRI), Government, SHRCs, NGOs and other stakeholders to share their views, experiences, challenges, and best practices on three important thematic human rights issues – (a) emerging dimensions of human rights with focus on trafficking, migrant and forced labour and rights of marginalized sections of society, (b) business and human rights, and (c) empowerment and protection of women and children. Communal Harmony 6.21 The Communal Harmony Guidelines were issued by the Central Government, which inter-alia, lay down standard operating procedures to deal with the situations arising out of communal violence. These guidelines are aimed to maintain due vigilance, careful planning and preparatory measures to prevent and pre-empt potential communal violence. These guidelines are reiterated from time to time, to sensitize States/ UTs. In order to assist the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations to maintain communal harmony in their respective jurisdiction, the Central Government adopts various measures like sharing of intelligence, sending alert messages, advisories etc. from time to time on matters having bearing on communal harmony. On the request of the States/ Union Territories, the Central Government deploys Central Armed Police Forces, including the composite Rapid Action Force, created especially for dealing with such situations. Activities of Religious Fundamentalist Organization 6.22 The activities of all fundamentalist organizations or groups, having a bearing on security, peace and public tranquility of the country are under constant watch of law enforcement agencies, and action under law is taken wherever necessary. 6.23 The Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), the Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir (JeI) and the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) (JKLF-Y) were declared as an unlawful associations under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 vide Government Notifications dated 31.01.2019, 28.02.2019 and 22.03.2019 Annual Report 2018-19respectively. As per the provisions of the Act, every such notification has to be confirmed by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal within six months from the date of the issue of such notification. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunals in the matter of declaration of above organizations as unlawful association have been duly constituted. National Foundation for Communal Harmony 6.24 The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main objective of the Foundation is to provide assistance to the children / youth rendered orphan / destitute in communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence for their rehabilitation besides promoting communal harmony and national integration through various activities. Some important activities of the Foundation during period from 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019 are given below: (i) Project ‘Assist’: It is the flagship scheme of NFCH for providing financial assistance to the child and youth victims of communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence. An amount of ₹ 560 lakh was released for 3337 beneficiaries including 470 new beneficiaries. (ii) Communal Harmony Campaign Week & Flag Day: NFCH observed Communal Harmony Campaign and Fund Raising Week from 19th to 25th November concluding with the Flag Day. Six children, two from Jammu & Kashmir and one each from Gujarat, Manipur, Bihar and Chhattisgarh participated in the Communal Harmony Campaign Week and Flag Day. 67 Annual Report 2018-19 68 (iii) Governing Council: The 21st meeting of the Governing Council of NFCH was held under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister on 12.04.2018. (iv) Extension Activities: Some of the activities of the Foundation under Extension Activities during the period are as follows: A. Interfaith Dialogue Programmes (i) The Foundation organized two days National Conference on Interfaith Dialogue on Communal harmony and National Integration in collaboration with Magadh University, Bodhgaya on 9th & 10th March 2018. (ii) NFCH in collaboration with Amity School of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, Noida organized a One day Essay and Debate Competition cum National Workshop on “The Role of Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainable Development of the Indian Society” on 13.03.2018. (iii) The Foundation organized a round table conference on ‘Interfaith Dialogue for Prosperity in the Country’ on 29.08.2018 to spread the message of communal harmony and strengthening national integration. (iv) The Foundation collaborated with the Sikkim University, Gangtok, for organizing one day National workshop ‘Walk for Global Peace and Interfaith Dialogue for Social Harmony’ under Project ‘Reach’ on 21.09.2018 at Sikkim University, Gangtok. (v) The Foundation collaborated with the Christ University, Bangalore for organizing two days National Conference on “Models of Interfaith Dialogue in Conflict Resolution and Peace building” under Project ‘Partnership’ on 24th - 25th September 2018 at Bangalore. B. Other Promotional Activities (i) To observe Communal Harmony Campaign Week & Flag Day 2018, ASN Senior Secondary School, Mayur Vihar-I, Delhi organized special programme for felicitation of the assisted children of NFCH on 20th November 2018. About 500 school children participated. (ii) NFCH supported the Nadd Foundation, New Delhi for organizing a series of festival of music titled ‘Concert for Harmony’ at Kolkata on 09.12.2018 and Vadodara on 16.12.2018. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Qaumi Ekta Week 6.25 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated throughout the country with fervour and enthusiasm to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31.10.2018. To reinforce the resolve of citizens to preserve and strengthen the unity and integrity of the nation, the world’s tallest statue ‘Statue of Unity’ dedicated to Sardar Patel was unveiled by the Prime Minister. In the national capital of Delhi, the celebrations included floral tribute to Sardar Patel, pledge taking and Run for Unity led by the Union Home Minister. About 15,000 people participated in the Run for Unity in Delhi. CAPFs and Delhi Police organized March Past in the evening. Central Ministries organized various events at their establishments throughout the country. States/ UTs also celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in a befitting manner by organizing pledge taking ceremony; Run for Unity; and March Past by Police and other agencies. The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh paying floral tribute to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary at Patel Chowk in New Delhi on 31.10.2018. (Source: PIB) 6.26 All Ministries, State Governments and Union Territory Administrations were requested to observe Qaumi Ekta Week during 19.11.2018 to 25.11.2018. Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid Issue 6.27 The special full bench of Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench pronounced its judgment on title suits of Ram Janam Bhoomi Babri Masjid on 30.09.2010. Shri M. Siddiq of Jamiat Ulama- i- Hind & some other parties have filed Civil Appeals in the Supreme Court against the Impugned judgment, Order and Decree dated 30.09.2010 of the High Court of judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench in the matter concerning ownership of disputed property/ premises commonly known as Ram Janam Bhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya. The Supreme court heard the said appeals on 9.05.2011 and directed that during the pendency of the appeals, the operation of the judgment and decree passed by the Special Full Bench of Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, Lucknow shall remain stayed and the parties shall maintain status quo in regard to the suit land, as directed by the earlier order dated 24.10.1994 of the Supreme Court of India in Transferred Case(C) Nos. 41,43 and 45 of 1993: Dr. M. Ismail Faruqui etc. v/s Union of India & others. 6.28 Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 08.03.2019 has appointed the following panel of mediators to go into the dispute with liberty to co-opt other members of the panel, if so required: 1. Justice Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India- Chairman 2. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar- Member 3. Sri Sriram Panchu, Senior Advocate- Member The panel has been requested to send the report of the progress of mediation to the Supreme Court. ***** The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh flagging off the ‘Run for Unity’ on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 31.10.2018. Annual Report 2018-1969 Annual Report 2018-19 70Chapter - 7 Union Territories Introduction 7.1 There are seven Union Territories (UTs), namely – Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry. Out of the seven UTs, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry have legislatures, Council of Ministers and their own Consolidated Funds. The rest of the UTs are without legislatures. 7.2 The total area covered by the seven UTs is 10,960 sq. km and their population, as per the provisional figures of 2011 Census, is 2,00,83,714. The UT-wise population and area is at Annexure-VII. The budget details are at Annexure-VIII. Constitutional Status 7.3 The Union Territories are specified in Part-II of the First Schedule to the Constitution of India. These territories are administered in accordance with the provisions of Article 239 to 241 of the Constitution of India. Under the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal Ministry for all matters of UTs relating to legislation, finance & budget, services and appointment of Lt. Governors and Administrators. Every UT is administered by an Administrator appointed by the President under Article 239 of the Constitution of India. In Delhi, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Administrators are designated as Lt. Governors. Administrative Interface 7.4 All the five UTs without legislature – Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Lakshadweep – have the forum of Home Minister’s Advisory Committee (HMAC)/ Administrator’s Advisory Committee (AAC). While HMAC is chaired by the Union Home Minister, AAC is chaired by the Administrator of the concerned UT. Member of Parliament and elected members from the local bodies e.g. District Panchayats and Municipal Council of the respective UTs are members of these committees among others. The Committee discusses the general issues relating to social and economic development of the UTs. NCT of DELHI Introduction 7.5 Through the 69th Constitutional Amendment by way of insertion of Article 239AA and the passage of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, National Capital Territory of Delhi came into existence. It has a Legislative Assembly with 70 members. 7.6 Total area of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is 1483 square kilometres. There are 11 revenue districts with 33 sub divisions in National Capital Territory of Delhi. Economy 7.7 Delhi has achieved significant economic progress. Per Capita Income in Delhi at current prices in 2018-19 is estimated at ₹ 3,65,529 as compared to ₹ 3,28,985 in 2017-18, indicating a growth of 11.11%. In 2018-19, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices, as per advance estimates was ₹ 7,79,652 crore showing a growth of 12.98%. Contribution of Delhi to the National level GDP was 4.14% during 2018-19. 7.8 Government of NCT of Delhi has prepared an Outcome Budget for the current financial year 2018-19, wherein specific indicators to monitor the outcome of various schemes and programmes have been linked with output and budgetary allocations. While presenting the budget for the year 2018-19, the Government presented Green Budget for the first time after studying several initiatives to reduce pollution. Welfare 7.9 To ensure that citizens get basic amenities, Government has continued with the subsidy of 50% on energy charges for all domestic consumers consuming up to 400 Units per month. Similarly, domestic households having functional water meter get free water supply up to 20 KL per month. This facility has also been extended to Group Housing Societies. 7.10 For the welfare of the Senior Citizens, Government has also launched Mukhyamatri Tirth Yatra Yojana on 05.12.2018, this scheme is applicable to Senior Citizen who have completed 60 years of age. 7.11 For the general welfare of workers and other persons, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has constituted Delhi Labour Welfare Board under the provisions of Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 and Delhi Labour Welfare Fund Rules-1997 vide notification issued on 12.06.2018. 7.12 The Government has laid maximum Annual Report 2018-19emphasis on in-situ rehabilitation of slum dwellers so that the Jhuggi dwellers continue with their livelihood activities without much disturbance. The Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy has been notified by Delhi Government on 11.12.2017 by extending cut-off date for eligibility to 01.01.2015. This will make 90% of JJ dwellers eligible for allotment of a flat. In the next two years, around 5000 flats will be constructed for rehabilitation of JJ bastis situated at Bhalswa, Dev Nagar, Karol Bagh, Sangam Park and Lajpat Nagar. 7.13 The Government has taken special care of the marginalized and vulnerable section of the society. Government provides financial assistance of ₹2,500 through Delhi Pension Scheme to women in distress. Similarly, one time grant of ₹30,000 is paid to poor widows for performing marriage of their daughters and also for performing marriage of orphan girls. Financial assistance is also provided to old persons who are without any means of subsistence. People in the age group of 60 – 69 years are given pension of ₹2,000 per month with an additional ₹500 per month to the beneficiaries who belong to SCs/STs/Minorities category. Persons who are 70 years and above are given a monthly pension of ₹2,500. Through Disability Pension Scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month is provided to persons with disability. In addition to this, financial assistance is also provided under National Family Benefit Scheme. Under this scheme, one time assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the beneficiary. Education 7.14 A number of initiatives have been taken by the Government to improve the education sector. Pre-primary & Primary Classes have been given big boost with the introduction of Nursery Classes in 149 71 Annual Report 2018-19 72more Sarvodaya Vidyalayas, thereby paving the way for increase in the intake of more students in Nursery classes and promote integrated education. From Academic Session 2018-19, one new Rastriya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya (RPVV) was opened and 09 existing schools were upgraded. Further, 05 schools of excellence have become functional from 2018-19. 7.15 3,30,460 students have attended classes under new programme “Mission Buniyad” through which special campaign was organized during April, 2018 to June, 2018 for students from Class – I to IX of Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation Schools to improve reading ability and mathematical skills. 7.16 A new curriculum – ‘Happiness Curriculum’ has been started in all Government Schools to improve communication skills of the students. Special classes have been conducted to cover 24,000 students for development of spoken English skills and communicative competence. 7.17 To provide same level of educational opportunity to the economically weaker section and disadvantaged section of the population; 32,455 students were nominated through online lottery system for admission in the entry grade classes in different un- aided Private Schools under Economically Weaker Section and Disadvantaged Group quota under Right to Education (RTE) Act during 2018-19. 7.18 To strengthen school infrastructure, construction of 31 new school buildings has started. Around 12,748 additional class rooms are being constructed in existing schools for increasing access to education. Up-gradation of Nursery class rooms in existing 155 Sarvodaya Vidyalayas and Middle School Libraries in 400 Schools have been initiated. 7.19 Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana is envisaged for assisting students belonging to SC category to appear in various competitive examinations by way of providing coaching through empanelled private coaching institutes. Students belonging to SC category having total family income of not more than ₹6.00 lakh per annum are eligible under this scheme. Monthly stipend of ₹2500 per student is paid for attending the coaching classes. During the financial year 2018-19, funds to the tune of ₹24 crore has been allocated under the scheme for providing coaching to nearly 5000 SC students. 7.20 To encourage Higher Education, Government has extended financial support through the Merit-cum-Means linked Financial Assistance Scheme and Delhi Higher Education & Skill Development Guarantee Scheme. 7.21 As recognition of excellence, National Law University, Delhi has received the second rank in the Law School category of National Institutional Ranking Framework 2018 of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. 7.22 Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology was upgraded as a University with effect from 26.09.2018. It is now known as Netaji Subhash University of Technology. Health 7.23 Healthcare is one of the priority sectors of the Government. There are 36 Multispeciality Hospitals including 6 Super Speciality Hospitals. In addition to this, 182 Allopathic Dispensaries, 189 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics and 24 Polyclinics are providing preventive and curative healthcare services to the citizens of Delhi. There are proposals to increase many more such Mohalla Clinics. All essential drugs are being provided free of cost to the patients attending public health centres of Delhi Government. Free lab diagnostic and free radiological services to the patients through empanelled radiological centres are available if referred from Delhi Government Health Centres. Free surgery of 52 kinds by 48 empanelled hospitals on referral by Delhi Government hospitals are being provided to patients. The scheme of free treatment/surgery/diagnostic for general public, which cannot be provided at Delhi Government hospitals, are being provided through identified private hospitals for which payment is released through Delhi Arogya Kosh. Further, financial assistance is provided through Delhi Arogya Kosh for free treatment of Medico-legal victims of road accident, acid attack & thermal burn injury in identified private hospitals/Nursing homes. Further, in order to provide additional 10,000 beds, the work of enhancement of bed capacity through construction of hospital at Burari, Ambedkar Nagar and Dwarka is in progress. 7.24 To reduce the response time in congested area and J.J clusters, CATS has initiated a pilot project for induction of First Responder Vehicles (FRVs) with a fleet of 16 FRVs (Motorcycle) in East Delhi (East, North East & Shahdara District). Sanitation & Water Supply 7.25 Piped Water supply has been extended to 1337 unauthorised colonies. About 108 km old water pipe line has been replaced in this year to prevent water contamination. 7.26 Rain water harvesting has been made mandatory for plots of 100 square meters and above. Besides, 10% rebate is given in the water bills to the consumers on plot sizes of 100 Square meters and above who install adequate and functional rain water harvesting system. Annual Report 2018-197.27 About 110 Million Gallons per Day (MGDs) waste water flows have been trapped from the drains and is now being treated at the Sewer Treatment Plant before it flows to Yamuna River. Energy 7.28 Government has approved “Mukhyamantri Kisaan Aay Badhotari Solar Yojna” on 24.7.2018 and “Mukhyamantri Solar Power Yojna” for Domestic Consumers in Delhi on 25.09.2018. Due to focused attention, peak power demand of 7016 MW was successfully met in July, 2018. Infrastructure 7.29 Infrastructure of the city has been further upgraded; the Signature Bridge was made operational for the public. The Signature Bridge is the first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in India. In addition, skywalk and foot over bridge at ITO was opened for public use. To improve the infrastructure in the city, elevated Road over Barapullah Nallah (Phase-II) was opened. 7.30 The Government has increased Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development (MLALAD) funds to ₹10 crore for each Assembly Constituency so that MLAs could carry out more developmental works in their assembly constituencies. 7.31 To boost Public Transport Infrastructure in Delhi, agreements have been signed for engagement of 1000 Standard Height Floor Buses under Cluster Scheme. In keeping with its commitment to provide environmental friendly public transport, the Government has also decided to engage 1000 Low Floor Electric Buses under the Cluster Scheme. With this decision, Delhi has become the first State to engage electric buses at such a large scale. In addition, 1000 Low Floor CNG propelled buses has been approved under Cluster Scheme. Further, 73 Annual Report 2018-19 74the Government has decided to expand the Metro Rail Network. Towards this end, the Government has recently approved Phase- IV of the Delhi Metro which will add 103.937 kms to the Delhi Metro Network. Environment 7.32 A number of actions have been taken to improve the environment of city and to check pollution which includes constant monitoring of air pollution, implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), plantation drive, providing subsidy to industries to use PNG, incentivizing eateries to convert from coal based tandoors to Gas based tandoors. To control water pollution, Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) are installed in various industrial units, hotels etc. For treatment of waste water generated from the industrial areas, 13 Common Effluent Treatment Plants(CETPs) have been installed. DELHI POLICE 7.33 Delhi Police has a total sanctioned strength of 91,964 personnel and is headed by Commissioner of Police assisted by 12 Special Commissioners of Police, 20 Joint Commissioners of Police, 20 Additional Commissioners of Police and 108 Deputy Commissioners of Police/Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police. Delhi Police is divided into 6 Ranges, 15 Districts and 209 Police Stations. Besides, there are specialized units to address other key responsibilities like traffic management, intelligence gathering and counter terrorism, VIP Security, armed reserves and police training nucleus. 7.34 Delhi Police is committed to its mandate of maintaining the Law & Order of the city, having priority areas, which inter-alia include, safety of vulnerable groups - women, children, senior citizens and people from NE Region, Smart Policing - use of technology, zero tolerance against corruption, people- friendly, responsive and transparent policing, anti-terrorist measures, traffic regulation and road safety. Law and Order Situation in Delhi Crimogenic Factors 7.35 The important factors impacting on crime in Delhi, inter-alia include, the size and heterogeneous nature of its population, disparities in income/unemployment/under employment, consumerism/ materialism and socio-economic imbalances, unplanned urbanization, impact of the mass media, urban anonymity and slack family control, easy accessibility/means of escape to criminal elements from across the borders and extended hinterland in the NCR region. 2,70,513 IPC cases have been registered during the current financial year 2018-19, as against 2,29,050 in the corresponding period of 2017-18. Strategy to Control Crime 7.36 The strategies adopted to control Crime, inter-alia include, crime mapping and identification of hot spots, dynamic deployment with focus on identified areas, identification of active criminals, arrest of notorious criminals, increased visibility of police on streets, Group patrolling by District DCsP/ Addl. DCsP, integrated patrolling by local police, PCR staff and Traffic police, action against drinking in public places, breaking the supply routes of fire arms in Delhi and citizen-centric policing through Jan Sampark and other community approach programmes. The percentage of heinous crimes registered to total IPC crimes registered has declined from 5.85% in 2015, 3.93% in 2016, 2.79% in 2017 and 2.27% in 2018. Total Heinous Crime declined by 14.45%, Attempt to Murder by 21.07%, Robbery by 24.13%, rape by 2.35%, kidnapping for ransom by 11.76% and Riot by 62.50% during the financial year 2018- 19.The incidents of snatching and burglaries have also come down. Women 7.37 During the financial year 2018-19, the data of crime against women show reduction in cases pertaining to rape by 2.48%, molestation of women by 2.77% and insult to the modesty of women by 16.30%. In 97.52% of rape cases, the accused were known to the survivor (acquaintance, relative etc). Informing the Civic Agencies about dark patches in the city and directing BPOs to ensure safety of women employees while dropping them back to their respective residences, have also helped in curbing crime against women. During the financial year 2018-19, Delhi Police has achieved high solving rate of 95.57% in rape cases, 85.54% in molestation of women cases and 85.02% in insult to modesty of women. During concerted action against drinking in public places, 35,938 persons were arrested in 2018. 7.38 While continuing all existing initiatives to ensure safety and security of women, new initiatives have been taken which include Anti-Stalking Services for Women, Himmat Plus App, Spl. CP/Women Safety working as Nodal Officer to interact with NGOs working for women, all women Police Control Room Vans at 15 places and exclusive Help Desks for Women. Children 7.39 Analysis of reasons behind missing children conducted by Crime Branch, Delhi Police reveals that in most of the cases children go missing after being scolded by parents at home, due to academic pressure, losing their way, elopement, etc. No organized gangs were found to be behind Annual Report 2018-19kidnapping of children or child begging in the city. The efforts of Delhi Police also under the Scheme Operation Smile-II and Operation Muskan-II resulted in tracing and re-uniting a total of 4933 children in the year 2017, 4534 during the year 2018 and 271 in the year 2019 (upto 31st March). During the financial year 2018-19, 6482 children were reported missing as compared to 6443 in the previous corresponding period. The scheme “Pehchaan” also continued through the year 2018 and 1,92,332 children have been photographed under this scheme so far to maintain a data bank which could be used to trace the child in case he/she was ever reported missing. Senior Citizens 7.40 To ensure security of senior citizens, Delhi Police carries out regular contacts/ visits to senior citizen by the Beat Officers and Security Audit of the residences of Senior Citizens. So far, 34,874 security audits were conducted and 5,46,550 senior citizens visited and 3,94,088 senior citizens contacted via telephone. 3892 senior citizens were enrolled afresh during the financial year 2018-19 under this scheme. So far, more than 15,680 senior citizens have downloaded the Senior Citizen Mobile App which connects the police with senior citizen and also has SOS button for emergency calls. Security of North Eastern People 7.41 The efforts taken to ensure safety and security of people from north east region, inter-alia include regular meetings of designated officer, Jt. CP/ Special Police Unit for Women and Child (SPUWAC) and Special Police Unit for North East Region (SPUNER), with the representatives of North East people and monitoring calls received on Helpline No. 1093. The Facebook page “Delhi Police for North East Folks” maintained 75