Latest news with #SPCDay
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Student Police Cadet, one of Kerala's most exemplary initiatives, says Minister
The Student Police Cadet (SPC) project is among the most remarkable models presented by Kerala to the world, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu has said, while inaugurating the SPC Day celebrations and launching new SPC units in schools under the Thrissur Rural police district. Thrissur Rural District Police Chief B. Krishnakumar hoisted the SPC flag to mark the occasion at Sreekrishna HSS, Anandapuram, on Saturday. Civic commitment Addressing the function, the Minister praised the project for instilling a strong sense of social responsibility and humanitarian values in students. 'The SPC initiative is not just about discipline; it's a training ground for compassionate leadership and civic commitment,' she said. Dr. Bindu also received the salute during the ceremonial parade conducted as part of the celebrations. 'By being part of this disciplined system, students learn accountability and teamwork, and are trained to stand firm against social injustices and evils. This is what makes the Student Police Cadet project a cornerstone initiative for our State,' she added. 42 schools The district currently has SPC units in 42 schools, including a model residential school. For the 2025 academic year, SPC units were newly introduced at three more government schools: T.S. Sinoj, Thrissur District Nodal Officer and Additional Superintendent of Police, led the SPC parade along with Muriyad grama panchayat president Jose J. Chittilappilly, and various police officers.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Student Police Cadet is Kerala's contribution to world, says Minister P. Rajeeve
Student Police Cadet (SPC) programme is one of the many novel concepts contributed by Kerala to the world, said Minister for Industries and Law P. Rajeeve. He was speaking after inaugurating the SPC Day celebrations at the Keezhmadu Model Residential School in Ernakulam district on Saturday (August 2, 2025). SPC plays a significant role in inculcating among students awareness about law, discipline, social commitment, humanitarian values and sense of justice. The Minister hailed SPC for fulfilling an honourable mission in a prideful manner. Key role The State government has devised a comprehensive programme to resist drugs even as the drug menace is getting worsened across the world. More than penal measures, there is a need to create awareness about drugs and its threat. The State now has a system to report students found abusing substances and to bring them back to normal life with the support of experts. SPC is best placed to make schools drug-free. Mr. Rajeeve wished SPC to be able to live up to that challenge. Consent letters were handed over to schools, which were newly issued SPC programme. Keezhmadu Model Residential School and Mar Elias Higher Secondary School bagged the first and second prizes for the best SPC platoon. Anti-drug pledge was administered to students at the event. Kochi City Deputy Commissioner Juvvanapudi Mahesh hoisted the flag marking the inauguration of celebrations. A parade by SPCs from 10 schools was also held.
