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It was established in 1970 with the objective of modernisation of police forces. It functions under the aegis of Union Home Ministry
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BPR&D replaced Police Research and Advisory Council formed in 1966.
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Purpose: It is a nodal national police organisation to study, research and develop on subjects and issues related to policing.
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In 2008, the Government further decided to create the National Police Mission (NPM) under the administrative control of BPR&D
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Headquarters: New Delhi.