Archive · 24 Jul 2025
MP Police to use Ramcharitmanas to help recruits.
The Madhya Pradesh Police are trying a new approach to help their recruits who are missing home.
They're having them read from the Ramcharitmanas, a religious story about Lord Ram, to learn about dealing with being away from home and facing challenges.
The police hope this will make the recruits tougher and more adaptable to different situations, like working in difficult areas.
They're also adding local culture, such as martial arts and dances, to the training to boost regional pride.
Madhya Pradesh Police plans to start Ramcharitmanas sessions for recruits to combat homesickness.
The initiative aims to teach recruits resilience through the example of Lord Ram's exile.
Recruits will recite chapters of Ramcharitmanas daily before sleeping.
The police are responding to a surge in transfer requests from recruits wanting to train closer to home.
The MP police are also promoting regional identity through local martial arts and dances in training.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh Police and its recruits.
- What
- The Madhya Pradesh Police are implementing Ramcharitmanas recitations and cultural activities to address homesickness and promote adaptability among recruits.
- When
- The new training began this week.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India, in police training schools.
- Why
- To help recruits cope with homesickness, build resilience, and promote adaptability to diverse postings, drawing inspiration from Indian culture and tradition.
Recruits Preference
Police Perspective
Training Location
Recruits Preference
Prefer training close to home.
Police Perspective
Adapt to postings in challenging regions
- Initiative
- Ramcharitmanas sessions
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Target Group
- Police Recruits
- Training Duration
- Nine-month basic course
- Transfer Requests
- 300 recruits
- Total Recruits
- 4,000