Constables to recite Ramcharitmanas in MP Police training centres

Madhya Pradesh’s Police Training Schools (PTS) have introduced a new practice for constable recruits, asking them to recite one or two chapters of Ramcharitmanas collectively each night before sleeping as part of their nine-month basic training program that began on Wednesday,23 July across eight PTS centers in the state.Police training centers in MP with introduction of spiritual discourse (Ramcharitmanas) in their daily routine is set to uplift trainees’ moral to next level. Other centers across the country may follow the suit and introduce similar discourse. ADG Rajababu Singh (IPS) was instrumental in introducing Ramcharitman in MP Police training centers. Speaking to media Singh said “We have introduced changes in the nine-month course in line with the new criminal laws implemented from July 1, 2024, and incorporated technology-driven modules. Around 4,000 recruits are undergoing training. Many sought transfers citing family issues, but I advised them to take inspiration from Ramcharitmanas and stay committed to their training.”The move aims to inspire recruits with value-based lessons for personal and professional life he added.
According to information,newly recruited constables in Madhya Pradesh have been asked to collectively recite one or two chapters of Ramcharitmanas daily before sleeping at Police Training Schools (PTSs) across the state.A nine-month basic training course for newly inducted constables began on July 23 across eight PTSs — Rewa, Umaria, Pachamarhi, Indore, Ujjain, Bhauri-Bhopal, Sagar, and Tighra-Gwalior. Addressing the recruits and SPs of these training schools via video conference on Tuesday, ADG (Training) Raja Babu Singh stressed the importance of discipline and moral strength during training.
Citing an example from the epic, Singh said, “Lord Rama spent 14 years in exile. If Lord Ram could endure exile, why can’t our recruits spend nine months in training? They should focus on their training instead of seeking transfers to PTSs closer to home.” . He further instructed that, if possible, recruits should recite verses from Ramcharitmanas collectively every night, calling it a “treasure trove of wisdom” that provides guidance for ideal and value-based living.
According to officials, nearly half of the recruits had applied for training center changes, but the department rejected these requests, emphasizing the need for discipline and uniformity.Recruits welcomed the initiative. Ravi Kumar Tiwari, a trainee at PTS Bhauri, Bhopal, said, “The training environment is great. ADG Sir reminded us of Lord Ram’s 14-year exile and asked why we can’t stay nine months here for our country and parents. Reciting Ramcharitmanas together will be inspiring, and we are happy to do it.”