Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Indian Police Service probationers on Saturday that the concept of ‘Nation First, Always First’ should be reflected in all of their actions, and that they should work to transform the public’s negative impression of the force. In a video message to IPS probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, he exhorted them to let national interest and perspective guide their every action in the field.
“You are the ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’ flag-bearers. As a result, your every activity should represent the spirit of Nation First, Always First “According to the Prime Minister. People’s “negative impression” of police is a “huge difficulty,” Modi said, adding that this altered a little during the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak when people witnessed cops helping out, but the same situation has returned. In this context, the prime minister mentioned the National Disaster Response Force’s integrity and strong reputation, and asked if the public has similar feelings about police.
“You are also aware of the solution. The public’s poor view of the police is a significant concern… Our police officers even put their lives on the line to protect the country, maintain law and order, and combat terrorism. They are unable to return home for days, even at festivals, yet when it comes to the police’s image, people have a different perspective “he stated Modi stated that it is the job of the younger generation entering the police force to improve the image of the police and to eliminate the negative view of the police.
India has strived to establish a better police service in the last 75 years, according to the prime minister, and police training infrastructure has also grown significantly in recent years. “The way the country’s youth stepped forward between 1930 and 1947, the entire young generation came together for one cause, the same sentiment is needed from you today,” Modi told the IPS probationers. “People in the country battled for’swaraj’ at the time; today, you must fight for’surajya’ (good governance). You are beginning your career at a time when India is undergoing a transition in every industry and at every level “he stated.
“The next 25 years of your career will also be the most crucial 25 years in the growth of India. As a result, your preparation, as well as your mental state, should be in line with this major objective “he stated In these times of technological disruptions, Modi emphasised the importance of keeping police prepared.
The goal, he said, is to prevent new sorts of crime using ever more creative approaches. He expressed hope that women will infuse the police service with the greatest standards of efficiency, accountability, and also bring in characteristics of courtesy, ease, and sensitivity, noting that there have been initiatives to boost women’s participation in the force.
He also noted that governments are focusing on implementing the Commissioner System in cities with populations of more than 10 lakh people. The method has already been implemented in a number of cities across 16 different states. To make policing effective and modern, Modi believes it is critical to work together and sympathetically.
He paid tribute to the personnel of the police force who died as a result of the epidemic and recalled their contributions to the fight against it. He noted that the fact that police personnel from certain neighbouring nations are also taking part in the training emphasises the countries’ closeness and profound ties.
Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Mauritius are not only neighbours, but India also has a lot in common with them in terms of thinking and social fabric, according to the prime minister. “We are friends in times of need, and we are the first responders for one other in the event of a disaster or trouble. This was also true during the Corona era “he stated during the session, Modi talked with the probationers and offered them many advices.
He urged a woman officer from Haryana, Ranjeeta Sharma, who was assigned to the Rajasthan cadre, to devote one hour each week to pupils at girl schools in her area of posting, as this would motivate them to reach their full potential. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, was also in attendance. The academy in Hyderabad is the country’s foremost police training facility. It provides induction training for Indian Police Service officers as well as different in-service courses for current IPS officers.
