By TIOL News Service

GWALIOR, JAN 08, 2018: WHILE addressing a large gathering of DGPs and IGPs at BSF Academy at Tekanpur here today, the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, talked about the emerging global consensus towards greater information sharing on illicit financial dealings, and said that India had a key role to play in achieving this. He said just as openness is getting increased acceptance worldwide, there is need for greater openness among States too, on security issues. He said that security cannot be achieved selectively, or alone. But breaking of silos and information sharing among States can help make everyone more secure. "We are not an assembled entity, but an organic entity," he asserted.
 
The Prime Minister said cyber security issues should be dealt with immediately, and should receive highest priority. In this context, he particularly mentioned the importance of social media. He said messaging should rely on local languages for greater effectiveness. On radicalization too, the Prime Minister urged the use of technology to pinpoint problem areas. 
 
The Prime Minister also presented President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to IB officers. During his address the Prime Minister congratulated and appreciated the medal winning officers of IB, for their dedication and commitment to service.