Sikkim cadre IPS officer Mrinalini Shrivastava (IPS:2002:SK) has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) for a three-year tenure.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in an order issued on October 14, 2026, approved her appointment on deputation for three years from the date she assumes charge, until November 1, 2029, or until further orders, whichever comes first. The appointment will bring her total tenure on central deputation to seven years.
Before her new assignment, Mrinalini served as Director (Finance) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Her deputation tenure at the NDMA was curtailed on October 13, 2026, followed by her appointment as IG at BPR&D the next day.
Key Highlights:
- Mrinalini Shrivastava has been appointed Inspector General of BPR&D for a three-year tenure
- The appointment will extend her total central deputation tenure to seven years
- She previously served as Director (Finance) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Mrinalini joined the central deputation as Director, NDMA on 1st November, 2022. The first appointment was accepted until 29 February 2024, which aligns with the time when the G20 Secretariat was operational.
She was appointed Director (Finance), NDMA on a lateral shift basis in March 2024 with the tenure ending on 1st November, 2027. Her term was then shortened until she was appointed as BPR&D.
The Ministry of Home Affairs set up the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) on August 28, 1970, to encourage modernization of police and to enhance the quality of policing throughout the country. It is tasked with conducting research and promoting the application of science and technology in policing, as well as examining police issues.
BPR&D also makes efforts to reinforce training, modernization and capacity building programs for police forces. The divisions are devoted to research, correctional administration, training, and technology development and specialized policing areas, which enable law enforcement agencies to meet new challenges.
Mrinalini has been appointed as part of the Centre's administrative assignments of top Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. She has been posted by the National Disaster Management Authority to BPR&D which works on research, development and enhancement of the capacities of police forces in India.
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