Narmada Battalion, India Reserve Battalion to be formed in Gujarat

Gujarat Finance Minister in his budget speech today declared formation of new Narmada Battalion in state to protect Sardar Sarovar canals and machinery.

The minister also announced formation of three new India Reserve Battalions at a cost of Rs 149.23 crore.

Vala said, “a software would connect Gujarat’s Home department, Forensic Science Laboratory, Jail and Police at a cost of Rs 40 crore. This would provide state citizens a facility of registering online complaint for which Rs 40 crore are allotted.”

Vala declared provision of Rs 44.51 crore for latest weapons, bomb detection and disposal team and quick response team in coastal areas of the state. Rs 5.74 crore are allotted to set up new police stations, chokies and outposts. To train Gujarat’s Chetak commando force through ex-NSG commandos the allocation of Rs 7.90 crore has been announced which also includes establishment of new Command Unit.

For research and creation of human resource capability to counter national security challenges Rs 43 crore are allotted.

12 new ladies police stations, 43 regional police offices and 43 police stations’ up gradation was also announced in the budget speech.

Rs 172.60 crore are allotted for latest weapons. Rs 32 crore will be involved in border area development schemes.

Rs 22.93 crore are announced for new development works in Jail sector.