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Taking the first step in the service of the people

IPS probationers of 71RR completed their training and after the passing out parade and convocation, are ready for their first field posting
dikshant parade
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 4 September 2020, interacted virtually with 131 IPS probationers of 71RR, including 28 lady probationers on the occasion of Dikshant Parade. The Director’s Parade was held on 31 August 2020, where Atul Karwal, IPS and Director, Sardar Vallabh Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad, handed over Commendation Roll and Insignia (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) to 21 officers and staff of the Academy. Dikshant parade marks the culmination of training of the IPS Probationers in the Academy who will now step into the service of the nation.

Home Minister Amit Shah spreading his wishes to IPS probationers of 2018 batch

Here are some photographs from the event.

131 IPS Probationers of 71 RR passed out from the portals of the Academy and took their first step in the service of the people.
131 IPS Probationers of 71 RR passed out from the portals of the Academy and took their first step in the service of the people.
131 IPS Probationers of 71 RR passed out from the portals of the Academy and took their first step in the service of the people.
131 IPS Probationers of 71 RR passed out from the portals of the Academy and took their first step in the service of the people.
Dikshant Parade was commanded by Kiran Shruthi, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Dikshant Parade was commanded by @KiranShruthiDV, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Dikshant Parade was commanded by Kiran Shruthi, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academi, Atul Karwal, IPS, taking the salute oif passing out cadets
Dikshant Parade was commanded by Kiran Shruthi, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
SVPNPA Director Atul Karwal inspecting the Guard of Honour at passing out parade
Dikshant Parade was commanded by 
Kiran Shruthi, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Dikshant Parade was commanded by @KiranShruthiDV, IPS Probationer of 71RR borne on Tamil Nadu Cadre.
131 Probationers of 71 RR took the oath in the service of the nation.
131 Probationers of 71 RR took the oath in the service of the nation.
131 Probationers of 71 RR took the oath in the service of the nation.
131 Probationers of 71 RR took the oath in the service of the nation.
Ms. @KiranShruthiDV, IPS (P), borne on Tamil Nadu cadre, won the Prime Minister’s Baton and Home Ministry’s Revolver for the best all-round IPS probationer award
Ms. @KiranShruthiDV, IPS (P), borne on Tamil Nadu cadre, won The Mehta Cup for Studies
Ms. @KiranShruthiDV, IPS (P), borne on Tamil Nadu cadre, won 1973 Batch IPS Officers Trophy for the Best All-round Lady IPS Probationer
Mr. Deshmukh Yatish Vijayrao, IPS Probationer borne on Maharashtra cadre, won The Jaipur Cup for PT
Mr. K.Vijay Shankar, IPS (P), borne on Jharkhand cadre, won The S.R.B. Cup for Drill
K.Vijay Shankar, IPS (P), borne on Jharkhand cadre, won The BSF Trophy for Proficiency in Outdoor Subjects
K.Vijay Shankar, IPS (P), borne on Jharkhand cadre, won The IPS Association’s Sword of Honour for the best Outdoor Probationer
Tushar Gupta, IPS Probationer, borne on Punjab cadre, won The Tonk cup for Equitation.
Kalaivanan R, IPS Probationer, borne on AGMUT cadre, won Shri Bhubananda Misra Memorial Trophy for the Second Best all-round Probationer
Aanchal Dalal, IPS Probationer, borne on Maharashtra cadre, won 1958 Batch IPS Officers’ Trophy for the Best Lady Outdoor Probationer


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