Uttar Pradesh to Hold Passing Out Parade for Women Constables on April 26
Passing out parade of UP women constables to be held on Apr 26
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The passing out parade for 986 women constables trained at the Recruitment Training Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India will take place on April 26. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event, highlighting the state's commitment to women's empowerment in policing.
- 01986 women constables will participate in the passing out parade.
- 02The event will be attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- 03The UP government has increased women's recruitment in the police force significantly since 2017.
- 04Training included modern policing techniques, cybercrime prevention, and essential skills.
- 0520% of police recruitment in Uttar Pradesh is now reserved for women.
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The passing out parade for 986 women constables trained at the Recruitment Training Centre of the Police Commissionerate in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is scheduled for April 26 at the Reserve Police Lines. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be present to honor the new recruits. This event underscores the Uttar Pradesh government's commitment to women's empowerment, as the number of women recruited into the police force has surged from around 10,000 between 1947 and 2017 to approximately 44,000-45,000 since 2017. The training received by these constables encompassed various aspects of modern policing, including social policing, cybercrime prevention, and forensic science, as well as practical skills such as guard duty and community service. The initiative also mandates that 20% of police recruitment in the state be reserved for women, reflecting a significant shift towards gender inclusivity in law enforcement.
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The increased recruitment of women in the police force is expected to enhance community safety and promote gender equality in law enforcement.
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