The Madhya Pradesh Police launched an innovative ‘Village Connect Community Outreach’ program, involving over 4,000 constable trainees from eight police training schools (PTSs) across the state. As part of this initiative, each PTS has “adopted” eight villages in its vicinity, totaling 64 villages, to foster direct engagement between trainees and local communities.

The program, conceptualized by the Training Directorate in Bhopal, aims to transform traditional police training by instilling empathy and sensitivity in recruits from the outset of their careers.

Under the program, trainee constables visit their assigned villages weekly, interacting with residents, sarpanches, and senior citizens to gather feedback on 27 key issues, including education, health, crime, cleanliness, and access to organic fertilizers.

Additional Director General (Training) Raja Babu Singh, a 1994-batch IPS officer, explained that the initiative seeks to break from the “old and obsolete” training model, which isolated recruits for nine months and focused solely on discipline and enforcement. By connecting trainees with villagers, the program ensures future officers understand grassroots challenges and develop a people-centric approach to policing.

The feedback collected during these visits will be shared with district authorities to address identified issues, enhancing governance and community welfare. This outreach marks a significant shift in training philosophy, moving away from a detached, militaristic approach to one that prioritizes empathy and public connection.

The Madhya Pradesh Police’s pioneering effort is poised to reshape how law enforcement engages with rural communities, fostering trust and collaboration while addressing local needs effectively.

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