Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
Notes: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) celebrated its 54th Foundation Day in New Delhi. BPR&D was established in 1970 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, replacing the Police Research and Advisory Council. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. BPR&D aims to identify police needs, conduct research, and suggest solutions for challenges. It promotes the use of science and technology in police work. The bureau oversees training quality and modernization of state police forces and correctional administration. BPR&D helps develop standards for police equipment and coordinates the National Police Mission. It has five Central Detective Training Institutes across India.
