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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 31, 2021, addressed the IPS probationers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy via video conferencing. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of State (Home) Nityanand Rai were also present on the occasion.
The PM had a lively interaction with the Probationers of Indian Police Service had an spontaneous air and he went beyond the official aspects of the Service to discuss the aspirations and dreams of the new generation of police officers.
With Anuj Paliwal, IIT Roorkee pass out from Haryana, who has been allotted Kerala Cadre, Modi talked of seemingly contradictory but entirely useful choices of the officer. The officer told him about the utility of his Bio-technology background in crime investigation and his optional subject in Civil Services exam , Sociology, in dealing with the aspects of his chosen career. The PM said that Paliwal’s hobby for music might look out of place in the dry world of policing but it is going to help him and make him a better officer and will help him improving the Service, according to a PIB release.
With Rohan Jagdish, a law graduate with Political Science and International relations as his Civil Services subject and a keen swimmer, the PM discussed the importance of fitness in the Police Service. He also discussed the changes in training over the years as Jagdish’s father was state service officer from Karnataka where he is going as IPS officer.
With Gaurav Rampravesh Rai, a civil engineer from Maharashtra allotted Chattisgarh Cadre, the PM dwelled on his hobby of chess and discussed how the game will help him in strategising in the field. In the context of left-wing extremism in the region, Modi said that the area has unique challenges and will need, along with law and order, an emphasis on development and social connect in the tribal areas. He said young officers like him will contribute immensely in weening away the youth from the path of violence.
With Ranjeeta Sharma, Rajasthan Cadre officer from Haryana, Modi talked about her achievements during the training where she is accorded the honour of the best probationer and talked about the use of her qualification in mass communication in her work. He advised the officer to give one hour every week to girls of her place of posting and motivate them to achieve their full potential.
To Nithinraj P, from Kerala who has been allotted his home cadre, Modi advised to keep his interest in photography and teaching alive as they are good medium to connect with people also. He told Dr Navjot Simi, a dental doctor from Punjab allotted Bihar Cadre, that presence of woman officers in the force will bring positive change in the service.
Kommi Pratap Shivkishore from Andhra Pradesh, allotted his home cadre, is M Tech from IIT Kharagpur. The PM discussed his ideas about tackling financial frauds. He asked the officers them to keep pace with the developments in the world of cybercrime. He also asked the young officers to send their suggestion for improving digital awareness.
Modi also interacted with Mohammad Nazim, an Officer Trainee from Maldives. He conveyed his appreciation for the nature loving people of Maldives. He said Maldives is not just neighbor but a good friend also. India is assisting in establishing a Police Academy there.
The Prime Minister’s Address : Speaking on the occasion, Modi noted that coming August 15 will herald 75th anniversary of Independence. Last 75 years have seen efforts to build a better Police Service. He said the period between 1930 to 1947 saw the younger generation of our country rise in unison to achieve a great goal. “They fought for ‘Swarajya’; you have to move forward for ‘Su rajya,” the PM told the officers. He asked the officer trainees to remember the significance of the time they are entering their career when India is undergoing transformation at every level. He said the challenge is to prevent new types of crime with even more innovative methods.
Modi told the IPS probationers that the people expect a certain degree of conduct from them and asked them to be always mindful of the dignity of their service not only in office or headquarters but beyond that too. He reminded the officer trainees that they are flag-bearers of ‘Ek Bharat -Shreshth Bharat’, therefore they should always keep the mantra of ‘Nation First, Always First’ foremost in their mind and it should reflect in all their activities.
Modi acknowledged the bright young women officers of the new generation and said that there have been efforts to increase the participation of women in the force. He expressed the hope that our daughters will infuse the police service with the highest standards of efficiency, accountability, and will also bring in elements of politeness, ease and sensitivity. He also mentioned that the states are working on introducing Commissioner System in the cities with more that 10 lakh population. The system has already been introduced in many cities of 16 states.
The PM said that police officers from neighbouring countries, undergoing training at the academy, underline the closeness and deep relation of the countries. He said that whether it is Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives or Mauritius, we are not just neighbours but we also share lot of similarities in our thinking and social fabric.