The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu visited the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy on 27th December 2022 to address the IPS Officer Trainees of 74 RR (2021 batch).
On behalf of the Academy, Shri A.S. Rajan, Director extended welcome to the Hon’ble President of India.
Prior to her address, the Hon’ble President of India placed wreath at the Martyrs’ memorial of Indian Police Service officers. Thereafter, she addressed 195 Officer Trainees of 74RR which included 41 lady officer trainees and 29 foreign officer trainees from the countries of Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan at the Central IPS Mess.
The Hon’ble President of India in her address Congratulated and praised all the Officer Trainees for entering the most respected and prestigious service. Madam President also reminded that these young officer trainees would be leading the country’s police force into the centenary celebrations of Indian Independence, 25 years from now. She envisioned that the training and values imparted at this prestigious academy would make them sensitive leaders of the Indian police force and take it as a valued service to the country rather than as a tool of authority. They have a bounden duty and responsibility on their shoulders to lead India into the future and that she was confident that they will shine and serve the country with utmost respect and delight
