Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has called upon newly trained Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to take a decisive role in tackling drug-related problems, setting 2029 as the target year for eliminating the drug menace in the state.
Addressing the passing-out ceremony of the 44th and 45th batches of DSPs at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy in Bhauri, Bhopal, on November 3, Yadav urged the officers to focus on resolving public grievances and addressing social challenges rather than pursuing popularity on social media.
He also announced infrastructure development works worth Rs 12 crore at the academy, including an auditorium, an electricity substation and a one-kilometre approach road.
48 DSPs Complete Training, Including 20 Women Officers
A total of 48 newly trained police officers joined the state’s policing workforce after completing their training. The Chief Minister congratulated them and said they would be responsible for the safety and security of Madhya Pradesh’s approximately 8.5 crore residents.
Yadav inspected the passing-out parade and took the salute. He also presented shields and certificates to trainees who excelled during the training programme.
According to Director General of Police Kailash Makwana (IPS: 1988: MP), the group includes:
- 48 newly trained DSPs: Officers from the 44th and 45th batches.
- 20 women officers: Women account for a significant part of the newly trained group.
- 22 engineering graduates: Officers with engineering backgrounds.
- Radio cadre officers: The academy trained DSP-level officers from the radio cadre for the first time.
Makwana said the newly trained radio officers would contribute to strengthening the police department’s technical capabilities and its efforts to tackle cybercrime.
‘Solve Real Problems, Not Just Make Reels’
Addressing the officers, Yadav said policing required attention to social problems and practical solutions, particularly at a time when social media had become an important part of public life.
He encouraged officers to remain aware of developments on social media but said their primary responsibility should be addressing issues affecting citizens.
The Chief Minister urged the new DSPs to:
- Focus on resolving public problems rather than merely building a social media presence.
- Give priority to solutions instead of allowing problems to remain unresolved.
- Treat weaker and vulnerable sections of society with sensitivity.
- Maintain public trust and earn respect across different sections of society.
- Approach their responsibilities with discipline and commitment.
He also said the officers should use their training to address the changing nature of crime and the challenges emerging in the state.
Drug Menace Identified as Major Policing Challenge
Yadav said the police had previously dealt with challenges such as dacoity and Naxalism and should now focus on tackling drug-related offences.
He called upon the newly appointed officers to contribute to the state’s target of eliminating the drug problem by 2029.
DGP Kailash Makwana also identified substance abuse among young people as a major challenge. He said the Madhya Pradesh Police had undertaken the ‘Nash Se Doori Hai Zaroori’ campaign to discourage drug use and take action against those involved in the drug trade.
Makwana said the commitment to make Madhya Pradesh drug-free by 2029 had been taken by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and the new officers would have an important role in achieving this objective.
Yadav also called for firm action against illegal liquor networks and directed the police leadership to take action against liquor mafias without fear.
63 Personnel Get Out-of-Turn Promotions for Anti-Naxal Operations
The Chief Minister announced out-of-turn promotions for 63 police personnel involved in anti-Naxal operations, acknowledging their contribution to the state’s efforts against Left-Wing Extremism.
He said Madhya Pradesh had achieved its target of eliminating Naxalism ahead of the stipulated timeline, despite the challenges it had posed to development in tribal areas.
Yadav recalled the state’s past experience in dealing with dacoity in regions such as Chambal and Rewa, saying police personnel had played a significant role in addressing those challenges.
He also assured that the state government would continue to recognise the contributions of personnel who had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Police Recruitment Target Set at 22,500 Posts
Highlighting the government’s efforts to strengthen the police force, Yadav said the state had recruited 17,710 personnel over the past three years against a broader recruitment target of 22,500 posts.
He added that training for newly recruited officers and personnel was continuing and that the government had also extended promotion opportunities within the police department.
The Chief Minister said the welfare of police officers and personnel remained a responsibility of the state government.
DGP Flags Cybercrime and Need for Better Field-Level Safety
DGP Kailash Makwana highlighted cybercrime as another major challenge facing the police force. He referred to the department’s ‘Safe Click’ campaign, which aims to increase public awareness about cyber-related threats.
He also stressed the need to strengthen the state’s cyber policing infrastructure through:
Dedicated cyber police stations.
- Cyber help desks.
- Cyber forensic facilities.
- Cyber helplines.
- Capacity-building programmes for police personnel.
Makwana further said the department had issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for police officers deployed in the field and asked them to follow the prescribed safety measures while performing their duties.
The ceremony concluded with the Chief Minister expressing confidence that the newly trained DSPs would apply their training to address law-and-order challenges and serve the people of Madhya Pradesh.
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