Chief Secretary reviews Action Plan under ASUMP Scheme for 2026–27.

Chief Secretary reviews Action Plan under ASUMP Scheme for 2026–27.
Leh, July 28, 2026: Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting of the UT-Level Empowered Committee (UTLEC) to review and discuss the Action Plan proposed under the Assistance to States and Union Territories for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP) Scheme for the financial year 2026–27.
The meeting focused on strengthening police infrastructure and surveillance systems across the Union Territory through the installation of advanced security equipment and the development of an integrated monitoring framework.
At the outset, Sh. Anand Jain, IPS, presented a detailed overview of the proposed Action Plan. He informed the committee about the revised estimates for the installation of fixed-lens bullet cameras at police stations in accordance with the advisory issued by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
The presentation covered the estimated costs for individual police stations, district-level and UT-level infrastructure, major revisions incorporated as per the BPR&D guidelines, physical and financial progress achieved so far, and the revised departmental estimates for the project.
Reviewing the proposal, the Chief Secretary sought details regarding the preparation of departmental estimates, progress of cabling and allied civil works, and the proposed procurement process for surveillance equipment. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that the tendering process is completed in a transparent and time-bound manner and that procurement is carried out in accordance with prescribed procedures.
The Chief Secretary also reviewed the functioning and placement of surveillance cameras in police stations, with particular emphasis on compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court regarding CCTV installation at police stations, including outside lock-up areas. He stressed that all surveillance systems should be fully functional and maintained regularly to strengthen transparency, accountability and public safety.
Reviewing surveillance coverage beyond police stations, the Chief Secretary examined the availability of CCTV cameras at key traffic intersections and public places in Leh and Kargil. He suggested that functional cameras replaced during the upgradation of police stations may be redeployed at important public locations, including major junctions and public gathering areas, to enhance traffic management and public security.
Emphasising the need for scientific traffic management, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to undertake a detailed traffic assessment of major urban centres in coordination with the Traffic Police. He called for the identification of critical junctions requiring traffic signals and other traffic management interventions, and instructed that a comprehensive proposal be prepared based on traffic flow, road geometry and pedestrian movement.
He also suggested the installation of overhead LED display boards and variable message systems at strategic locations wherever feasible to improve traffic regulation and dissemination of public information.
The meeting further reviewed the proposal for establishing a Centralised Monitoring System (CMS) for Ladakh Police. Officials presented the proposed architecture of the system, including the establishment of one main monitoring centre and three branch sites, proposed locations, project details, revised implementation plan and the status of the tendering process.
The Chief Secretary sought updates on the implementation strategy, approval process and funding requirements for the CMS project. He directed the Home Department and Ladakh Police to expedite the submission of necessary proposals to the competent authority and examine best practices adopted by other States and Union Territories. He also reviewed the status of financial assistance and technical support available under various Government of India initiatives for implementation of the project.
Emphasising the importance of modern policing, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to ensure timely execution of all approved components under the ASUMP Scheme and to strengthen surveillance, policing and public safety infrastructure across the Union Territory through effective coordination and regular monitoring.
The meeting was attended by the Director General of Police, Ladakh; Secretary, Planning Department; Special Secretary, Home Department; senior officers of Ladakh Police and other concerned officials.