Lucknow: The Department of Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Corps (PRD), Uttar Pradesh, successfully conducted a 15-day training camp for PRD personnel, focusing on crowd management, protocol, and building security. The training camp was held at the Directorate General Complex, Lucknow, from March 9 to March 23, 2025.
During the training, participants were given specialized drills and exercises on crowd control, protocol handling, disaster management, and traffic control. The training was conducted in collaboration with the National Defence University (Lucknow Campus), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Traffic Safety Park, Krishna Nagar, Lucknow. Additionally, the police department provided both theoretical and practical training on riot and fair control, arms drills, and crowd dispersal techniques.
Outstanding Participants and Results
A total of 107 PRD personnel from 12 districts participated in this skill enhancement camp. Based on departmental examinations conducted at the end of the training, the top performers were:
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First Place – Ejaz Khan (Bareilly) 87/100
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Second Place – Narottam Singh (Bareilly) 85/100
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Third Place – Jitendra Singh (Badaun) 83/100
Grand Closing Ceremony
The concluding ceremony of the training program was held on March 24, 2025, at Vivekananda Auditorium, Lucknow Headquarters. The Chief Guest, Ms. Chaitra V., Director General, Youth Welfare & PRD, felicitated the top three performers with trophies and certificates, boosting the morale of all participants. She encouraged them to remain disciplined and dedicated while fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
The training program was efficiently conducted under the expert guidance of Mr. Ajat Shatru Shahi (Deputy Director/Commandant, CTI). Several regional youth welfare officers and trainers played a crucial role in the successful execution of the training, including:
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Mr. Akhilesh Singh Chauhan (Adjutant)
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Mr. Anurag Tripathi (Camp Major)
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Mr. Himanshu Rao (Internal Trainer)
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Mr. Yashasvi Ratna Mishra, Mr. Mohd. Monis, Mr. Govind (Internal Trainers)
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Mr. Satya Prakash (Physical Training Instructor)
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Mr. Sunil Yadav, Mr. Atul Singh, Mr. Vikas Rawat, Mr. Sohit Mishra (External Trainers)
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Ms. Roshni Srivastava & Ms. Pratibha (GD Writing Trainers)
The training camp successfully enhanced the professional skills of PRD personnel, preparing them to effectively manage crowds, security protocols, and emergency situations in the future.