THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI
Shri Satish Golchha, Commissioner of Police, Delhi,
Senior Officers of Delhi Police,
Distinguished representatives of Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, community representatives
Members of the media,
And my dear citizens,
I am delighted to be here, for this programme, which is not routine, and symbolic, but deeply meaningful. Today, Delhi Police, is not just returning, mobile phones - it is restoring trust, and reassuring citizens, that it is there working for them.
Our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, has affirmed, ‘The twenty-first century, belongs to innovation-driven societies. We must ensure, that technology becomes a tool, to empower ordinary citizens, and strengthen their trust, in institutions.’ The vision captures the essence, of today’s programme — which is a step forward, in our collective journey, towards Viksit Bharat, where Delhi must evolve, as a model of citizen trust, and technology empowerment.
Just a while ago, I witnessed the reason of citizens, receiving their phones back. This device, carries a person’s world — photographs, contacts, banking access, work, and memories. Losing it, creates anxiety, and distress. The smile, the relief, and the confidence, that the system has responded, – that is what, good policing, should deliver. And that is why, Operation Vishwas, deserves genuine appreciation.
The name itself, — Vishwas, Trust — is significant. Trust that action, will follow, that technology can work, for ordinary people, and that policing extends, beyond registering complaints, to delivering outcomes.
I am informed, that this year, Delhi Police has recovered around 16,000 devices, with a recovery rate of 74%. More than 12,600 phones, are being handed over today, across the districts simultaneously. These numbers reflect, the strength of technology-enabled policing.
But technology alone, cannot produce such results. Behind every recovered phone, is the hard work, of police personnel — constables, following leads, officers, coordinating verification, technical teams, analysing inputs, and district units, tracking movement.
Community partnership, matters too. When citizens cooperate, RWAs and MWAs (Market Welfare Associations) stay engaged, and media, carries the right message, policing, becomes more effective, and humane. This spirit of cooperation, will shape Viksit Dilli, a capital city, that reflects both, India’s civilisational values, and its modern aspirations.
This initiative, also sends a clear message, to offenders. What is taken unlawfully, can now be traced, and returned. It affirms, the rule of law.
At the same time, Delhi’s policing outlook, must remain global. I can say with conviction, that the world today, looks at India, as a leader in technology-driven governance. Bharat’s leadership, in digital public infrastructure, show how innovation, can serve citizens, and inspire confidence, worldwide. Operation Vishwas, is part of this larger story — that India is building systems, which are modern, transparent, and trusted, not only by its own citizens, but admired, internationally.
Specialized operations, against narcotics, cybercrime, street crime, and weapons glorification, further strengthen crime control. This morning, I also joined the destruction, of seized narcotics, at Jahangirpuri — a strong message against drugs, and organized crime.
I am confident, Delhi Police will continue, to update itself, with new technologies, be firm against crime, improve service delivery, with a humane approach, and make Delhi safer, and more responsive, for every citizen.
May this initiative, strengthen trust, inspire confidence, and remind us, that governance is meaningful, when it touches, the life of the common citizen.
Thank you.
Jai Hind.