Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Madhya Pradesh Police Recruits to Recite Ramcharitmanas Nightly
New police officers in Madhya Pradesh, India, are now asked to read the Ramcharitmanas every night before bed as part of their training.
This is happening at eight different training schools where a nine-month program just started.
Some new recruits wanted to move to training centers near their homes, but a senior police officer told them to focus on the training, using the example of Lord Ram who spent 14 years in exile.
The officer believes the Ramcharitmanas teaches important life lessons.
Madhya Pradesh police recruits are instructed to recite Ramcharitmanas nightly.
This directive is part of a new nine-month basic training program.
Training began July 23 at eight Police Training Schools (PTSs).
Many recruits sought transfers closer to their hometowns before training.
ADG Raja Babu Singh cited Lord Ram's exile as a reason to focus on training.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh police recruits.
- What
- New police recruits must recite Ramcharitmanas.
- When
- Training started July 23.
- Where
- Police Training Schools in Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To learn from the Ramcharitmanas and focus on training.
Recruits Seeking Transfers
Police Training School Administration
Training Location Preference
Recruits Seeking Transfers
Recruits requested transfers to training centers closer to home, citing various reasons.
Police Training School Administration
ADG Singh dissuaded transfers and encouraged focus on training.
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Training Length
- 9 months
- Number of PTS
- 8
- Starting Date
- July 23
- Book
- Ramcharitmanas