Who is Suman Goyal IPS? Recipient of President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service [Video]

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced service medals for 1,037 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. In recognition of outstanding contributions to community policing, Suman Goyal, IPS, Joint Commissioner at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi Police, has been awarded the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Goyal, a 2005-batch officer of the AGMUT cadre, has made significant strides in improving public safety and fostering community relations. A commerce graduate from Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, she was promoted to her current role in 2023 after serving as Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Range.

Among her notable initiatives is the “Salamat” project, which focuses on enhancing area safety based on public perception. The project features an app available on both Apple and Android platforms, allowing citizens to report safety concerns instantly. Goyal’s team, working closely with NGOs and the …