154.84 police per 100,000 people, far below the UN’s 222
US & EU have 351 and 344, respectively
Weak policing fails citizens & businesses
10 states have over 25% vacancies
West Bengal (39.42%), Mizoram (35.06%), Haryana (32%) lead
UP (29%) & Bihar (26%) also struggle
Court backlogs grow, crime prevention weakens
Vulnerable groups suffer most
Public safety at risk
SMEs struggle with security risks
60% of jobs & 46% of exports come from SMEs
Big corporations afford security, SMEs cannot
Lack of security raises hiring costs for women
Safer workplaces boost participation
Stronger policing aids economic growth
Investor summits won’t fix weak law & order
Strong policing naturally draws businesses
States must prioritise police reform