The Dikshant Parade for the 77th Regular Recruit batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) trainees was held on October 17, 2025, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad. The event marked the completion of Phase-I training for 190 officer trainees, including 174 IPS officers and 16 foreign trainees from Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Among them were 65 women officers, reflecting a steady transformation in India’s law-enforcement leadership profile.
The Chief Guest, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), lauded the parade for its precision and spirit. Addressing the probationers, he reminded them of the “legacy of sacrifice and service” the ground represents:
“This ground, steeped in tradition and sacrifice, has witnessed generations of leaders in khaki. Today, it is your turn to step into that legacy.”
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Kirti Yadav: A Moment of Honour and Promise
For Kirti Yadav, an officer from the AGMUT cadre, the day carried singular distinction. She received the Sword of Honour for Best Outdoor Probationer and the Director’s Trophy for Best Lady Probationer in Outdoor Training — twin acknowledgments of outstanding performance, discipline, and leadership under pressure.
The awards, presented by DG Chaudhary, underscored her consistency throughout the rigorous training regimen that blends endurance, tactical acumen, and public-oriented policing philosophy. Colleagues described her as “meticulous and mission-driven,” embodying the ethos the Academy aims to instill: courage, compassion, and constitutional fidelity.
As Yadav stepped forward to receive her honours, the moment symbolized not only individual excellence but also the growing prominence of women in senior policing roles — a visible transformation within one of India’s most demanding public-service careers.
The Address: Integrity, Fitness, and the New Legal Era
In his keynote address, DG Chaudhary emphasised integrity, coordination, and citizen trust as the foundation of modern policing.
“The police do not stand alone. Our strength lies in coordination with other security forces and in earning the trust of citizens. The police station remains the true reflection of your leadership,” he told the young officers.
He also reminded the trainees of the physical and emotional rigour that policing demands:
“Your duties are relentless, the hours long, and the pressures immense. But your health and fitness are your greatest assets.”
Chaudhary further highlighted that this batch would be among the first to enter service under India’s new criminal-law framework — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — urging them to embrace the reforms as part of a renewed justice architecture.
Recognising Excellence Beyond the Parade
The ceremony also celebrated several other awardees. Anjit A Nayar from Tamil Nadu won the Director’s Trophy for Best Probationer in Phase I; Rigzen Chophel from the Royal Bhutan Police received the BSF Trophy for Proficiency in Outdoor Subjects; and Mandhare Sohann Sunil from Telangana was awarded the Director SVPNPA Trophy for Best Lady Probationer in Outdoor Training.
Additional honours included the National Forensic Science University Trophy for Police Sciences to Aswini S (Tamil Nadu), the Manipur Cup for Law to Varan K Gowda (Nagaland), and the NCRB Trophy for Computer Studies to Manoj Kumar (Madhya Pradesh).
After completing their Delhi attachments, the probationers will soon begin 29 weeks of field training across their allotted cadres before returning to the Academy in mid-2026 for Phase II training — a final step before they take command in districts nationwide.
