Tura, May 21: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, today, attended the SSP–COs Conference 2026 held at Tree House, West Garo Hills, Tura, where senior police leadership and field officers of the Meghalaya Police gathered for detailed deliberations on operational efficiency, administrative reforms, law and order management, and infrastructure strengthening of the force.
The conference began with the welcome address delivered by A. Goenka, Inspector General of Police (CID), Meghalaya followed by the release of the Training Manual and a series of presentations covering key thematic areas of policing and administration.
Held as part of a structured review mechanism, the conference aimed at reviewing ongoing initiatives and strengthening institutional mechanisms within the police department.
It focused on discussing outcomes of the National Conference, implementation of recommendations of the DGsP,IGsP Conference at the state level, and the operationalisation of 124 recommendations relating to policing and internal security.
The conference also reviewed the Action Taken Report submitted on 24 April 2026 and reaffirmed the broader aim of strengthening SMART, technology-driven, and citizen-centric policing in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
During the course of the conference, multiple presentations and suggestions were placed before the Chief Minister, who actively engaged with the deliberations and provided inputs and insights aimed at improving efficiency, accountability, and modernisation of the police force.
Nongrang, Director General of Police, Meghalaya, presented on the resolutions adopted at the DGsP,IGsP Conference 2025, followed by the Action Taken Report on the previous SSP–COs Conference by J. G. Momin, Deputy Inspector General of Police (A), Meghalaya, Shillong.
Further presentations were made on law and order by D. N. R. Marak, Inspector General of Police (L&O), Meghalaya; on PIMS and the Complaint Management System framework comprising CM Connect, 1930 Cyber Helpline, CCTNS integration and the Police Citizens Portal by A. Goenka, Inspector General of Police (CID), Meghalaya.
On amendment of MPS Rules by G. W. Lyngdoh, Superintendent of Police, East and West Khasi Hills, Mairang; and on administrative issues, HRMS Mobile App-based personnel management systems, recruitment and human resource management reforms, and infrastructure proposals by S. R. Marak, Assistant Inspector General of Police (A), Meghalaya.
Presentations were also made on the Meghalaya Police Manual by D. N. R. Marak and on drug prevention and anti-narcotics initiatives. Discussions focused on strengthening institutional capacity, improving coordination mechanisms, enhancing service delivery, and addressing resource requirements, including financial support for key policing initiatives and infrastructure development, while highlighting technology integration as a key driver for enhancing responsiveness within the police system.
In his address, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated that the regular conduct of the SSP–COs Conference marks a significant institutional improvement and thanked the Director General of Police for taking the initiative to ensure that such conferences are now held on a consistent basis.
He noted that the absence of regular meetings in earlier years had resulted in communication gaps affecting departmental functioning. “This is a very positive step. Once again, I would like to sincerely thank our DGP for making this happen, and also thank all of you for attending,” he said.
Welcoming the participants to the conference, he clarified that the choice of venue was part of a broader intent to rotate such important conferences across different locations in the State, adding that this should become a regular practice in the future. “I fully support that in the future we may hold them in places like Jowai or Nongstoin or other locations on a rotational basis,” he stated.
Highlighting the importance of the conference mechanism, the Chief Minister said the primary objective is to create a platform where officers can openly share concerns and challenges. He emphasized that solutions emerge only when issues are brought forward and discussed in a structured manner. “The first step is to create a platform where issues can be openly expressed. That itself is the beginning of finding solutions,” he said.
Referring to certain issues raised during the presentations, including matters related to NPS, he noted that some concerns had not been previously brought to the government’s attention despite their long-standing nature.
“Even in my eight years as Chief Minister, I have not heard of this issue being raised in this manner,” he observed, urging officers to fully utilize the platform to share all relevant issues faced by the department.
He assured that while not all issues may have immediate solutions, the government remains committed to examining and resolving them in a structured manner.
The Chief Minister also instructed that all presentations made during the conference be compiled and shared with his office for detailed review. He further suggested that key issues emerging from the conference be taken up in a joint review meeting involving the Chief Minister, DGP, Home Department and the concerned Minister to enable time-bound decisions and actionable outcomes.
Emphasizing the need for outcome-oriented policing, he stated that the conference should progressively move beyond administrative and service-related discussions to core policing priorities.
“Ultimately, the core of policing must remain law and order, crime prevention, and public safety,” he said, highlighting issues such as crimes against women and children, drug-related offences, conviction rates, and grassroots security mechanisms.
He further remarked that institutional achievements should be measured not by recruitment numbers or infrastructure expansion alone, but by tangible improvements in public safety and crime reduction.
“Recruiting 3,900 personnel is not an achievement in itself. The real achievement is whether crime has reduced, lives have been saved, and public safety has improved,” he said.
The Chief Minister also underscored the importance of continuous training, covering areas such as law and order, behavioural sciences, intelligence gathering, and technology adoption.
He encouraged the inclusion of dedicated sessions on intelligence and best practices in future conferences and suggested exposure visits for officers to other states, such as Mumbai and Delhi, to learn from best-performing policing systems.
Appreciating the efforts of the police force, the Chief Minister acknowledged the challenging nature of policing work and expressed gratitude for their service.
“Policing is not an easy job, and all of you work under challenging conditions at the grassroots level to maintain law and order in the state,” he said, adding that the government values the dedication of every officer.
The conference concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by D. P. Marak, Inspector General of Police (SB/Bdr), Meghalaya.
