<P> The modern Indian Administrative Service was created under the Article 312 (2) in part XIV of the Constitution of India . </P> <P> In 1972, Kiran Bedi joined the IPS, becoming the first woman police officer . </P> <P> As per media reports, there is massive shortfall of IPS officers in India, amounting to nearly 19% to 22% of sanctioned strength . </P> <P> Historically, few officers have been awarded United Nations Medal and have participated in Indian Army United Nations peacekeeping missions . </P>

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