At the request of the Commander of the Andhra Pradesh Special Battalion, Anantapur, a three-day training programme on the Indian Constitution was organised for the newly recruited police constables on 7, 8, and 10 January. The sessions were conducted by Dr. M. Vishnu Prakash, Lecturer in Public Administration, who provided systematic and practical instruction to strengthen the recruits’ constitutional knowledge and professional ethics.
The training focused on three core areas: the Basic Features of the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, and the Directive Principles of State Policy. Dr. Vishnu Prakash explained the Constitution as the supreme law of the land and discussed essential principles such as democracy, secularism, federalism, rule of law, and judicial independence. He emphasised that these features guide the functioning of all state institutions, including the police.
Special attention was given to Fundamental Rights to ensure that constables understand the importance of protecting citizens’ liberties while performing their duties. The session on Fundamental Duties highlighted discipline, respect for the nation, and responsible conduct in public service. The Directive Principles were presented as guidelines for promoting social justice, welfare, and inclusive development, reminding officers of their broader role in nation building.
The classes included discussions, real-life examples, and interactive question–answer sessions, which helped the trainees connect constitutional values with day-to-day policing. Participants actively engaged and expressed appreciation for the clarity and relevance of the lectures. The programme successfully enhanced legal awareness and reinforced the importance of ethical, citizen-friendly, and constitutionally guided policing among the new recruits.
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