The President’s Colour was presented to the Goa Police on 7 September 2026 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao, Goa. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the honour, and Goa became the fifth state police force in India to receive the President’s Police Colour.
President’s Colour in Indian Polity
The President’s Colour is a ceremonial military or police honour awarded by the President of India to units with distinguished service. In India, the award is associated with exceptional discipline, operational record, and service to the nation.
Goa Police and the Recognition
The Goa Police received the honour after a formal ceremony attended by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Director General of Police Alok Kumar, and Union Minister of State Shripad Naik. The force was recognised as the fifth state police organisation in the country to receive this distinction.
Related Security and Policing Measures
During the event, Amit Shah launched an AI-based multilingual voice assistant for the national cyber-crime helpline 1930. The system supports 12 languages and is intended for use by residents and tourists in cyber-crime reporting.
The Goa Police also recorded a reduction in emergency response time through the 112 helpline from 18 minutes to 8 minutes. The Home Minister also set a target for Goa to eliminate the drug menace by 2029.
Important Facts for Exams
- The President’s Colour is a ceremonial honour linked with distinguished service by military or police units in India.
- Goa Police became the fifth state police force to receive the President’s Police Colour.
- The national cyber-crime helpline number in India is 1930.
- The emergency response helpline number 112 is used for integrated public safety services in India.
Tribute to Police Personnel
Amit Shah paid tribute to Balaram Shinde, Abhishek Sher, Shailesh Gaonkar, and Vishwas B. Deykar during the ceremony. Their names were associated with police service and sacrifice in the line of duty.
