Gandhinagar, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Police personnel have been awarded professional capacity-building teaching certificates after completing a 50-hour training programme conducted at the Gujarat campus of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) under the ‘Mission Karmayogi’ initiative.​

The programme, held from April 6 to 16, 2026, under “Mission Karmayogi – Gujarat”, focused on enhancing professional skills and strengthening community engagement capabilities among police officers.​

“It forms part of the ‘National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building under Mission Karmayogi’, aligned with the broader administrative reform vision conceptualised under the leadership of the Prime Minister,” the university said.​

The valedictory ceremony was held on Thursday at the RRU Gujarat campus, where certificates were awarded upon completion of the programme and related engagement requirements, totalling 100 hours of structured activities.​

The ceremony was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Kalpesh Wandra, Pro Vice-Chancellor of RRU; Lt. (Dr.) Ruchika Singla, Director of the School of Internal Security and Smart Policing (SISSP), Kamal Singh, Assistant Director (Project), SISSP, along with faculty members and university officials.​

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Wandra highlighted the importance of sustained police engagement with society. He referred to the vision of encouraging personnel to contribute 100 hours annually towards teaching, training, or community interaction with universities, non-governmental organisations, and citizen groups.​

“Such initiatives help strengthen public trust and improve the relationship between the police and citizens,” he said.​

Lt. (Dr.) Ruchika Singla congratulated the Rajasthan Police officers and the RRU team on the successful completion of the programme. She noted that the 10-day training included interactive sessions and workshops aimed at strengthening outreach to youth, NGOs, and rural communities, with a focus on improving communication and cooperation between police personnel and the public.​

During the programme, Rajasthan Police officers from various specialised domains delivered lectures and shared field experiences with students, faculty members, and community participants.​

The sessions covered community policing, drug enforcement, substance abuse prevention, domestic violence and child abuse, cyber security, fraud awareness, financial fraud investigation, crime prevention, crowd management, women empowerment, investigative techniques, police communication, drug trafficking, physical fitness, meditation for mental well-being, and the role of women in security-related functions.​

According to RRU, the initiative facilitated structured interaction between police personnel and citizens, enabling knowledge sharing on policing practices and public safety challenges.​

The university stated that the programme provided participants with opportunities to engage with community stakeholders and explore practical solutions to societal issues.​

–IANS

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