- Delhi Police felicitated 16 student innovators for tech solutions in policing internship
- The internship began June 8, 2026, with over 400 student applications received
- Selected students came from IIT Delhi, DTU, Jamia Hamdard, and other institutes
The Delhi Police has felicitated 16 student innovators for developing technology-based solutions for policing as part of its Summer Internship Programme 2026. Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar presented certificates of appreciation and souvenirs to the students at a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters.
The programme was started to bring students and academic institutions closer to the police force and give young innovators an opportunity to work on real policing challenges. The internship began on June 8, 2026, and received more than 400 applications from students studying at universities and technical institutions.
Students from IIT Delhi, DTU among those selected
After the selection process, 16 students were chosen for the programme. They came from institutions including IIT Delhi, Delhi Technological University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Jamia Hamdard and Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, among others.
During the internship, the students worked under the mentorship of officers from the Delhi Police Tech and Project Implementation Division.
Four technology solutions developed
The interns worked on four functional technology solutions during the programme. The projects focused on areas such as improving administrative work, streamlining internal processes and strengthening citizen services.
According to Delhi Police, the projects were also aimed at supporting the force's ongoing digital transformation efforts.
The internship gave the students an opportunity to work on problems faced by the police in their day-to-day operations and apply their technical knowledge to practical situations.
Commissioner congratulates student innovators
At the felicitation ceremony, Commissioner Anurag Kumar appreciated the students for their *innovation, dedication and technical expertise. He also highlighted the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and law enforcement agencies in developing technology-based solutions for modern policing.
As reported by PTI, Delhi Police officials said the programme provided students with exposure to real-world policing challenges while also helping the force explore technology solutions that could support its modernisation efforts.
The initiative is an example of how students from technical institutions can use their skills beyond the classroom and work on solutions for public services.