Delhi Police, NIELIT Sign MoU for Advanced Cyber Training Courses for Police Personnel

New Delhi : On 26th May, 2026, in the presence of Satish Golchha, CP, Delhi, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Delhi Police and National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) for conducting specialised cyber courses for Delhi Police personnel. The signatories of the MoU were Sanjay Kumar, Spl. CP, Training and Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi, VC, NIELIT. Asif Mohammed Ali, Jt. Director and Sh. Rajbir Singh, Dy. Director, DPA were also present on the occasion.

Besides being a training arrangement in new technology, this initiative is an investment in the future readiness of Delhi Police. NIELIT, a premier scientific society functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), GoI has established itself as a leading institution in the fields of electronics, information technology, cybersecurity and digital skill development.

It is actively engaged in Capacity Building and Skill Development in the areas of IECT (Information, Electronics and Communication Technology). Through this MoU, Delhi Police aims to leverage the expertise and institutional strength of NIELIT for enhancing the professional capabilities of our personnel. The collaboration envisages specialised and structured training programmes in critical domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Forensics, Social Media Monitoring, Analysis & Perception Management and other emerging technologies. These programmes will help our officers and personnel remain updated with the latest technological developments and equip them with necessary skills to effectively investigate and prevent technology-enabled crimes.

Policing today is undergoing a rapid transformation. The nature of crime has evolved significantly with the increasing use of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, social media, encrypted communication and emerging technologies. Cybercrime, online financial frauds, misinformation campaigns, identity theft and digital exploitation present new and complex challenges before law enforcement agencies. In such a dynamic environment, traditional methods alone are not sufficient, and continuous learning, technological adaptation and specialised training have become essential components of modern policing.