Cops to launch student-police learning initiative

The Chandigarh Police today conducted an orientation-cum-training programme under the Mera Yuva (MY) Bharat initiative, marking a key step towards the rollout of the Student-Police Experiential Learning Programme (SPELP) in the UT.

The event, organised in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of the National Service Scheme (NSS), aimed to equip police officers with knowledge of the MY Bharat portal and its practical applications in engaging and educating youth.

Held under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the orientation session was attended by senior police officers, including Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), Station House Officers (SHOs) and other personnel from across Chandigarh. Jai Bhagwan, Regional Director of NSS, Chandigarh, was the chief guest at the event. Amrao Singh, CPS and DSP (Training); Poonam Dilawari, Inspector and Chief Legal Instructor; along with Praveen Thakur, Ankush Nijhawan, and Lalit Dogra from the NSS Regional Directorate, were also present on the occasion.

Opening the session, Jai Bhagwan provided a comprehensive overview of the MY Bharat platform, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2023. He noted that the portal has already engaged over 1.8 crore youths across the country, offering them opportunities to contribute to nation-building. Bhagwan emphasised that the goals of MY Bharat align closely with the objectives of SPELP, which seeks to foster experiential learning and civic responsibility among young citizens.

A detailed training session by Ankush Nijhawan and Lalit Dogra focused on the functionality of the MY Bharat portal and its integration with the Student Police Experiential Learning Programme.

They also introduced a Cyber Security Programme, which has been implemented via the portal for NSS volunteers and other youths, highlighting its relevance in today’s digital landscape.

The orientation highlighted the operational and technical aspects of the initiatives, preparing the city police to implement SPELP effectively at the grassroots level. Officers in attendance expressed a strong commitment to the programme, recognising its potential to bring about a positive transformation in the youth and the community at large.

The initiative is expected to offer young individuals practical exposure to policing, thereby nurturing responsibility, discipline and digital literacy among the future generation.