Nearly 200 J&K Rural Girls Train Under Virangana Initiative For Police Recruitment

In the rural and border belts of Jammu, early mornings are now defined by discipline and determination as young women prepare to join the police force through structured physical training and recruitment coaching. At around 4:30 am, long before sunrise, these aspirants gather on training grounds, running drills and pushing their physical limits as they work toward earning the khaki uniform and serving in law enforcement.

The initiative is part of a free-of-cost training programme that focuses on physical endurance, long-distance running, obstacle courses and personality development. It operates under “Project Virangana,” implemented by Sewa Bharti in collaboration with the Shakti Udghosh Foundation. Nearly 200 girls from hinterland and border villages across Jammu and Kashmir are participating in the programme, which is designed to prepare them for police recruitment examinations and physical tests.

Among the trainees is Palvi Kumari from Billawar, who described her ambition to join the police force as a way to contribute to peace in the region. “My dream is to join the police force so that we can usher in peace and prosperity in our region,” she said while pausing between training runs, reflecting the determination shared by many in the group.

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The sessions are led by Sub Inspector Showkat Hussain of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Academy, a veteran with 36 years of service who has trained hundreds of recruits. He conducts intensive three-hour morning drills, guiding the candidates through every stage of the recruitment process. Hussain said the discipline and motivation of the young women have deeply impressed him, noting that they are driven not only by employment goals but also by a desire to serve and protect their communities.

Participants such as Kalyani from Samba district said their motivation comes from lived experiences in the region. She expressed her aspiration to join the police force to contribute to peace and counter violence, referencing the impact of cross-border terrorism. The training initiative comes at a time when official trends indicate a sharp decline in local youth joining militant ranks in Jammu and Kashmir, with figures reportedly dropping from hundreds annually in the past to near zero in recent years.

Against this backdrop, instructors describe a shift in aspirations among the youth, particularly young women who are increasingly choosing careers in uniformed services. For these trainees, each morning run represents more than preparation for a test—it is a step toward public service and stability, reflecting a broader change in direction across the region’s younger generation.

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