Amit Shah presents the President’s Colour to Goa Police

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji on September 7.

• Shah said that after eight decades of distinguished service, the Goa Police today stands alongside several other police forces of the country, proudly bearing the honour bestowed by the President of India.

• Goa Police has taken a step forward in this regard by introducing an AI-based call agent for the 1930 helpline. 

• The helpline will enable complaints to be registered in Konkani, Marathi and Hindi. At the same time, the service will also facilitate the registration of complaints in other languages and route them to the appropriate authorities.

President of India’s Police Colour

• The President of India’s Police Colour is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism.

• This prestigious honour is symbolised with a special flag, popularly known as ‘Nishan’. In Hindi, it is known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishan’.

• The officers of the state police honoured with the President’s Police Colour are authorised to wear a special emblem on the uniform.

• It symbolises the national recognition, courage, excellence and distinguished service of the Police Forces, Central Police Organisations and training academies/institutes. 

• It acknowledges the distinguished service including achievements in combat, humanitarian operations, training skill and infrastructure of the recipient organisations.