DGP Makwana to Trainee IPS Officers: Ethics, Credibility Define Excellent Leadership

DGP Makwana to Trainee IPS Officers: Ethics, Credibility Define Excellent Leadership

Bhopal | July 29, 2026 | A significant meeting was held today at the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters, where 21 trainee IPS officers, on a nationwide tour as part of their training from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, paid a courtesy call to Director General of Police (DGP) Shri Kailash Makwana.

During the occasion, DGP Makwana addressed the trainee officers, highlighting the importance of ethics, credibility, and the spirit of public service for police leadership. This delegation is visiting Madhya Pradesh as part of the 'Bharat Darshan' (Study-cum-Cultural Tour). It includes 19 trainee officers of the Indian Police Service, along with two foreign police officers from Mauritius and Nepal.

These trainee officers hail from various states across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Nagaland, Kerala, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.

Police Service: A Lifelong Responsibility

DGP Shri Makwana extended a warm welcome to the trainee IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh, congratulating them on their selection for the Indian Police Service and extending best wishes to their families. He described police service not merely as a duty, but as a lifelong responsibility towards society.

The DGP emphasized that officers who work with honesty and dedication derive the greatest satisfaction from bringing about positive changes in people's lives during their service. He stated that while policing is rapidly becoming technology-driven in modern times, it is crucial to uphold the fundamental principles of policing concurrently.

According to the DGP, the key to effective law and order lies in the balanced and optimal utilization of modern technology and traditional policing methods. Each officer was advised to make fair decisions in accordance with laws and rules, and to ensure the timely resolution of public grievances with sensitivity.

Emphasis on Ethics and Credibility

Shri Makwana stated that an officer's identity is defined by their ethics, integrity, and credibility. He stressed that embodying high ethical values is the primary responsibility of every police officer. It was also underscored that it takes years to build a good personal image, while a single wrong decision or conduct can tarnish it in an instant.

Therefore, maintaining honesty, discipline, and restrained conduct at every stage of service is imperative. The Director General of Police acknowledged that challenges in police service will continue to grow, but he inspired the officers to face every situation with patience, discretion, and a positive attitude.

He emphasized the need to encourage and reward subordinates for excellent work, and to ensure fair action against indiscipline or misconduct. According to the DGP, the most important quality of leadership is earning trust, and leadership proves effective only when the public and subordinate officers have faith in your decisions and personality.

Traditions and Innovations of Madhya Pradesh Police

During the meeting, Special Director General of Police (Training) Shri Ravi Kumar Gupta welcomed the trainee officers and provided a detailed introduction to the rich traditions, professional working style, and training system of the Madhya Pradesh Police. He shared information about the state's geographical, cultural, and administrative characteristics, and mentioned the successes of the Madhya Pradesh Police in dacoity eradication and effective control of the Naxal problem.

Shri Gupta also informed that the Madhya Pradesh Police have undertaken many innovations through community policing, which have received national recognition. Videos based on the Madhya Pradesh Police's public awareness campaigns 'Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0' (Distance from Drugs is Necessary 2.0) and 'Safe Click 2.0' were also shown to the trainee officers. Detailed information was shared about the concept of these campaigns, their broad public participation, and their social impact.

Resolution of Queries

On this occasion, the trainee IPS officers also shared their experiences. During the program, they expressed their queries on various subjects related to policing, leadership, technology-based crime control, community policing, and service, which were resolved in detail by the DGP and other senior officers.

Present on this significant occasion were Deputy Inspector General of Police (Training) Shri Manish Agarwal, Deputy Director, Police Academy Bhonri Shri Ramji Srivastava, SO to DGP Shri Malay Jain, Assistant Inspector General of Police Smt. Nimisha Pandey, Smt. Anshuman Agarwal, and other senior officers.