Government of India, for ensuring safety and security of Museums and its artefacts, has formulated a comprehensive Security Policy for all Museums under its control. As per recommendations contained in the Security Policy, Govt. has directed all museums to implement following:
- Automated Boom Barriers and Under Vehicle scanners at the entry and exit gates.
- Relocating and upgrading personnel frisking and baggage screening points at the entry and exit gates.
- Provision of required number of right type of Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD), Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) and baggage screening machines.
- IP based CCTV facility at identified locations linked to the Security control room.
- Provision of security lights at desired locations.
- Use of RFID (radio frequency identification device) tags for entry and exit of every individual.
- RFID tags for museum objects.
- Key management through RFID system.
- Intruder Alarm System alongwith Infrared based security system.
- Dedicated Security Force for museums and monuments.
- Review and Rectification of all the security measures at each and every time.
- Fixing periodicity of checks of security provisions including efficiency of security personnel at the museums.