Hon’ble Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh Sh. Virbhadra Singh inaugurated the Common necessary Integrated Police Application (CIPA) project & Himachal Pradesh Police Web Portal (http://hppolice.gov.in) on 1st January 2007 at Police Headquarters, Shimla. On this occasion, Secretary (IT), DGP, Secretary (Home) and senior officers of Police & NIC were present. Sh. Ashwani Kumar DGP welcomed the dignitaries and apprised them about the constitution and progress of the CIPA development and implementation committees. CIPA is to be introduced in Himachal Pradesh in phases and NIC is actively involved in the project. The 1st phase has been implemented in 11 Police Stations. The second will be implemented in 29 Police Station in 12 Districts. As regards 3rd phase, there is provision in 2006-07 budget and additional funds to the tune of Rs. 1.26crore have been provided from other modernization schemes to CIPA during the current financial year. Sh Rajesh Bahadur, SIO & STD, NIC H P gave a presentation on CIPA & Police web portal (HIMPOL). Dr. Ambreesh Kumar, STD & National Coordinator CIPA has appreciated the efforts of HP Police. Hon’ble CM also extended appreciations to Dr. B.K. Gairola Director General NIC and All-India CIPA Coordinator Dr. Ambreesh for providing exemplary support to the project. Hon’ble CM also honoured the team as well as the police offices for their regular contribution in projects and rendering indispensable service for computerization of the Police Department and e-governance in Himachal Pradesh.