- A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE 21ST CENTURY -

INFORMATION HANDBOOK

FOR POLICY-MAKERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I INTRODUCTION 4

II GENESIS & LAUNCH OF PROJECT 6

III PRELIMINARY RESULTS 8

IV SOCIAL CONTEXT OF SPC PROJECT 9

V PROJECT FRAMEWORK 11

VI PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 14

VII SPC TRAINING PROGRAMME 21

VIII SPC TRAINING MATERIALS 24

IX SCHOOL-LEVEL REPORTS 28

X POST-TRAINING ACTIVITIES 29

XI IMPLEMENTATION FLOWCHART 30

XII ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 33

XIII EXECUTIVE FRAMEWORK 36

XIV ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTRES 42

XV FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 46

XVI TRAINING THE TRAINERS 51

XVII RESULTS & FEEDBACK 54

XVIII APPENDIX 58

XIX ANNEXURES 69

XX COMMUNITY PROJECTS 78

XXI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 98

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NOTE: This handbook is meant to serve as a reference guide for policy-makers

and officials interested in implementing the Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme for the

benefit of school students in their respective states. A comprehensive discussion of all

salient aspects of the existing programme, currently being implemented in hundreds of

schools across Kerala, is presented herein. Relevant guidelines, clarifications and other

instructions with respect to the training programme are also included. In general, the

basic ideas and principles presented here would be applicable as well as practicable in

all communities across the country. However, certain components of the project may

need to be fine-tuned in order to meet the particular circumstances of the respective

target communities.

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I. INTRODUCTION

The STUDENT POLICE CADET Project is a school-based youth

development programme that trains high school students to evolve as

future leaders of a democratic society by inculcating in them respect for the

law, civic sense, empathy for vulnerable sections of society and resistance

to social evils. The project enables youth to explore and develop their

innate capabilities, thereby empowering them to resist the growth of

negative tendencies such as social intolerance, substance abuse, deviant

behavior, and anti-establishment violence. Equally, it strengthens within

them commitment towards their family, the community, and the

environment. The programme is designed to develop in youth

contemporary skills and qualities necessary to face the challenges of life in

the 21st Century.

The potential of the SPC Project for community development has

been appreciated by Dr Manmohan Singh, Hon. Prime Minister of India, Sri

Hamid Ansari, Hon. Vice-President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Former

President of India, Sri Nikhil Kumar, HE Governor of Kerala, successive

Chief Ministers and other Ministers of Kerala, MPs and MLAs, and Judges

of the Kerala High Court. Other dignitaries who have been equally

impressed include Sri T K A Nair (Advisor to Prime Minister), Sri V N Rai

(Director, Sardar Valabhbhai Patel National Police Academy), Sri Hormese

Tharakan IPS (former Director, RAW,) Radha Vinod Raju IPS (former

Head, NIA) etc.

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The Kerala Legal Services Authority (KELSA), Kerala Road Safety

Authority, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and several other organisations

have partnered with the SPC project to take forward their own community-

based activities.

A recommendation by the All India Police Science Congress in 2011

that all states implement the SPC project led to a team of police officers

from Rajasthan visiting Kerala to study the project, following which the

Rajasthan State Police have decided to launch the SPC Project as a pilot

programme in selected schools there.

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF SPC PROJECT

The SPC project is a synergistic partnership between the internal

security framework of a state and its educational institutions that:

• Trains and encourages youth to develop respect for law and to practice

abiding by law as a way of life.

• Uses existing network, infrastructure and leadership qualities of Police

to supplement physical, mental and educational development of youth

• Creates confident youth willing to react against social evils, and capable

of finding solutions to community problems

• Enables school communities to create safe school environments, and

• Stimulates parents and community leaders to work with police in

creating safer communities

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II. GENESIS & LAUNCH OF PROJECT

The Student Police Cadet Project has its roots in Janakeeyam, a

community-level initiative by Kochi City police, in 2006. During the event,

more than 400 high school students from 30 local schools interacted with

police officers, engaging in wide-ranging discussions on community issues

and visiting police stations. During these discussions, the students

expressed a desire to have an ongoing association with the police.

Accordingly, that same year, a pilot Student-Police project was launched

on an experimental basis in certain selected schools in Ernakulam Rural

District and later in Alappuzha District. Within a short time, positive results

began to be seen among the student community in these schools, with

significant improvement in academic performance by students, tackling of

school-level deviant behavior by police with the help of students,

empowerment of girl students to resist harassment, etc. Also, at Kozhikode

in January 2010, a squad of high school students trained by the police was

entrusted with the responsibility of crowd management at Kerala School

Kalotsavam, an annual event involving more than 10,000 student

participants, Asia’s largest youth-centred cultural festival.

Following the creditable showing by these students at this event,

and in light of the success stories from project-implemented schools, a

detailed proposal for a school-based training programme was prepared

under the guidance of Sri. Jacob Punnoose IPS (DGP-Kerala) and

submitted to the Government of Kerala. On the basis of this report,

Government of Kerala issued GO (P) 121/2010/Home dated 29-05-2010,

with the stated objective of moulding a generation of law-abiding, socially

committed and service-oriented youth. A state-level Advisory Committee

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was constituted with Sri. Jacob Punnoose IPS (DGP-Kerala) as Chairman,

senior Government officials as members, and Sri P Vijayan IPS as State

Nodal Officer for the SPC Project. An initial decision was also taken to

implement the project in 100 selected schools across Kerala, to commence

in August 2010.

Meant to be implemented jointly by the Departments of Home and

Education, and supported by Departments of Transport, Forest, Excise

and Local Self-Government, the SPC project was officially launched in

August 2010 in 127 schools across Kerala, with 11176 students - both

boys and girls - enrolled as Cadets. As of March 2013, the programme is

now operational in 247 schools across Kerala with a combined strength of

nearly 16,000 SPCs.

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III. PRELIMINARY RESULTS

A field-level assessment of project outcomes by State Institute for

Educational Management and Training, Kerala, revealed significant

positive impact on students, parents, teachers and police personnel, due to

SPC programme.

Some preliminary results of the SPC programme are listed below:

a. The project has proved that local police officers can work in close

association with schools in their jurisdiction to tackle crime and

prevent anti-social activities that target the student community.

b. The emphasis on discipline, proper conduct in schools and

physical fitness was found to improve the overall mental attitude

of students.

c. Interaction with police officials, workshops by educationists and

trainers, and presentations by qualified professionals in various

fields was found to raise the level of social awareness of SPCs.

d. Through various SPC field activities and camps, the cadets had

the opportunity to mingle with students of different backgrounds

and other Districts. This exposure is expected to develop an

inclusive community perspective among the students.

e. The activities conducted as part of the SPC project channelized

the energy and enthusiasm of high school students into

productive outlets, resulting in better family relationships and

involvement in community life.

The ever-increasing demand for the project from communities

throughout Kerala is indicative of a deeply-felt need in society for

better coordination between citizens and uniformed authorities to

ensure a safe and healthy future for the entire country.

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IV. SOCIAL CONTEXT OF SPC PROJECT

The need for a school-level intervention such as the Student Police

Cadet (SPC) project derives from a combination of philosophic,

demographic, sociological and economic factors that are expected to

influence the future global standing of our nation. The significance of the

SPC Project lies in its potential to positively impact the following:

DEMOCRACY AND RESPECT FOR LAW

Democracy is a system of governance whereby people adopt, enact

and give to themselves a framework of rules, called Laws, which they are

expected to abide by voluntarily. Ownership of law by a community implies

that children inherit the Law by birth. Children in a democracy must not

grow up in dread of, or with contempt for Law. Rather, these children must

be brought up knowing that law exists for their safety and security, and that

obeying Law is part of their general civic duty.

CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIC POLICING

In a truly modern democratic state, there must occur a paradigm

shift in the policing function from “enforcement” to “facilitation” of law. At

the same time, Police today also have to respond to challenges thrown up

by terrorist and separatist activities by aggrieved groups in society,

unpredictable outbursts of social disharmony and incidents of anti-

establishment violence.

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS OF YOUTH

Increasing intolerance, criminal and deviant behavior among youth

has been attributed to weakening of family ties, declining moral standards

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in society and liberal use of intoxicants, among others. Other problems

experienced by students include poor physical and mental endurance,

lower self-esteem, and lack of personal goals.

IMPACT OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Rapid developments in the field of Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) throw up immense opportunities as well as pose threats

to youth. Youngsters heavily exposed to such technology become

vulnerable to cyber crime, misuse of social media and mobile phone

technology.

INDIA’S DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

Today, 50% of India’s population is less than 25 years of age. It has

been predicted that by the year 2030, India will have the world’s largest

population, at approximately 153 Crores, of which youth would constitute

about 95 Crores, i.e. 63%. For the country to benefit from this demographic

profile, India’s youth must become capable of leadership in all fields of

human activity, through proper training.

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSIVENESS

Today’s communities experience contentious issues such as poor

waste management, environmental degradation, disregard of rules and

regulations, and lack of respect for others’ rights. Youth must come face-

to-face with such issues early in their personal development. Only then will

they grow as socially responsible citizens with a willingness to empathize

with and find solutions to problems of wider humanity.

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V. PROJECT FRAMEWORK

VISION & MISSION

The vision of SPC Project is a humane and just society where

citizens respect and follow laws willingly, practice responsible

behavior towards others, demonstrate empathy for weaker sections

of society, participate in tackling community issues and resist threats

to the natural environment.

The mission of the SPC Project is to unlock the potential of our youth

and make them capable of becoming social leaders with global

vision guided by humanitarian values.

OBJECTIVES OF SPC PROJECT

• To mould a generation of youth who willingly respect and abide

by Law, and who practice civic sense, democratic behavior and

selfless service to society as the natural way of life.

• To facilitate development of good health, physical and mental

fitness, self-control and discipline in youth, thereby enhancing

their capacity for hard work and personal achievement

• To enable youth to work with police and other enforcement

authorities including Forest, Transport, and Excise in preventing

crime, maintaining law and order, promoting road safety, and

improving internal security and disaster management.

• To develop social commitment in youth and empower them

against deviant behavior in themselves and others, thereby

preventing growth of social evils such as drug and alcohol abuse,

intolerance, vandalism, separatism, and terrorism in society.

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• To enable youth to explore and develop their inner potential in

achieving success, by inculcating in them leadership, teamwork

skills, innovative thinking and problem solving ability.

• To increase knowledge and understanding of effective use of

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) among youth,

preventing its negative influence and enabling them to benefit

from the vast potential of ICT.

• To motivate youth to develop secular outlook, respect for other’s

fundamental rights and willingness to carry out their fundamental

duties as enshrined in the Constitution of India by developing in

them qualities of Patriotism, Open-mindedness, Large-

heartedness, Inclusiveness, Capability and Effectiveness

(POLICE)

The objectives of the Student Police Cadet project are

synchronous with the goals of the National Youth Policy

which seeks to involve youth in the noble work of nation-

building.

SPC MOTTO

The SPC motto is “We learn to serve.” The feeling of togetherness

implied by 'we' should be reinforced in students to enable them to

shoulder the responsibility both of learning and social service.

Service-mindedness emphasised by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of

our nation, is to be instilled in young minds to make them ideal future

citizens. Learning and Growing through Service is the primary idea

encapsulated in the SPC motto.

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SPC EMBLEM

The letters “SPC” are engraved in gold within a circle on blue

background signifying discipline. The Asoka Chakra positioned just

above it stands for the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. Below

it is inscribed the Indian motto “Satyameva Jayathe”, which means

“Truth always prevails”

SPC FLAG

The flag is designed with the emblem of SPC engraved on blue

background. The flag stands for Nationalism blended with integrity,

discipline and creativity.

SPC UNIFORM

SPCs are expected to wear appropriate uniform during training as

well as when engaged in project-related activities. Two types of

uniforms are prescribed, worn depending upon the type of activity:

i) Official: Khaki Pants and Shirt, Black Belt, Black Leather

Shoes with Khaki Socks, Blue Beret Cap, Lanyard with

whistle, SPC badge, SPC Shoulder Letters & Insignia, Name.

ii) Physical Training: White T-shirt, Black Pants, White Canvas

Shoes.

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VI. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

SCHOOL SELECTION

District-level Advisory Committee will draw up a priority list of

schools, who have expressed an interest to commence SPC units.

These schools must satisfy criteria laid down for inclusion in the

programme, and be willing to support SPC project implementation.

DNOs will verify the availability of training facilities in such schools.

Final priority list of schools from each District will be submitted to

State Advisory Committee, for final screening and approval.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SPC SCHOOLS

• School must have minimum strength of 500 students, and must

be either Government or Government-aided school.

• SPC schools must have an active and supportive Parent Teacher

Association

• There must be two willing teachers to serve as Community Police

Officers, one of whom is a lady

• There must be a ground and facilities adequate for providing

physical training for cadets

• There must be a special office for the SPC project, with separate

changing rooms for boy cadets and girl cadets.

• School facilities shall be provided for CPOs and ACPOs to

participate in project-related training camps and workshops.

• Taking into consideration the resource constraints, a maximum

number of SPC schools may be specified for one Police District,

limited to one school in each Police station limit.

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SELECTION OF STUDENT POLICE CADETS

First year cadets are called Junior Cadets and Second year cadets

are called Senior Cadets. The strength of each batch is 44 cadets,

with two platoons of 22 each. In case of co-educational schools (with

both Boys and Girls) one platoon must be of girls only. For selection

as SPCs, students

• Must have secured a minimum of 50% marks or C+ grade in the

previous annual examination.

• Must possess required physical and medical fitness.

• Must produce the conduct certificate from the Headmaster or

Principal and consent letter from parent or guardian.

• In case there are more than 44 applicants for enrolment in the

programme, appropriate screening tests comprising physical,

written and interview techniques are employed to shortlist the

required number of cadets.

Student Police Cadets (H.S Wing)

In High Schools, SPC units with cadets from 8th Standard onwards

form the SPC – High School wing.

Student Police Cadets (H.S.S Wing)

In Higher Secondary Schools, SPC units with cadets from +1 level

comprise the SPC - Higher Secondary School wing.

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APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS

In each SPC school, two dedicated and service-minded teachers are

selected as Community Police Officer (CPO)/Additional Community

Police Officer (ACPO), with responsibility for implementing the SPC

programme in the school. One of them will be a lady teacher.

Teachers from any discipline may be appointed as CPOs. These

teachers undergo appropriate training for their role in the SPC

project.

COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER (CPO)

CPO is a key post of SPC programmes. Two experienced, willing

and socially committed teachers will be designated as Community

Police Officers in each school. However, since the CPOs are also

expected to participate in the physical training routines, it is

advisable that such CPOs be younger teachers, generally less than

45 years of age. Each CPO will undergo proper training by police

personnel, bear the rank of honorary SI of Police after such training,

and be responsible for the satisfactory progress of SPCs in the

training programme. The responsibilities of CPOs in the SPC

programme should be taken into consideration while allotting other

duties to them in the School.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CPO

• CPO/ACPO(s) will undergo SPC project related training at

designated location, such as AR Camp, Police Academy, Police

Training College, etc.

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• CPO/ACPO will coordinate with DIs and other SPC project officials

to ensure smooth implementation of the project in his/her school

• CPO/ACPO will be issued SPC uniform which (s)he is expected to

wear during all SPC-related programmes and activities

• CPO/ACPO is expected to behave with decorum and maintain

dignity, as part of the SPC project

• CPO/ACPO will attend meetings, workshops and training

programmes as directed by SPC officials in charge of the district

• CPO/ACPO will act as a spokesperson for the SPC project in his/her

school

• CPO/ACPO will liaise with police officers including DIs, PSLCs, and

others for organizing indoor classes, outdoor training and camps for

the cadets

• CPO/ACPO will be responsible for keeping the parents of the cadets

informed about the progress and performance of their wards

• CPO/ACPO will maintain and update records of all SPCs in the

respective school

• CPO/ACPO will submit reports on project implementation at school

advisory board meetings

• CPO/ACPO will coordinate with SPC project officials to carry out

practical training projects and activities by SPCs.

• CPO/ACPO will participate in district-level camps and, if necessary,

in state-level camps as well.

• CPO/ACPO will make regular reports to SPC project officials

regarding various aspects of project, as may be required from time

to time.

• CPO/ACPO will constantly live up to the spirit of the SPC project and

motivate cadets in his/her charge to do the same.

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APPOINTMENT OF DRILL INSTRUCTORS

In each SPC school, two police personnel function as Drill

Instructors, with the responsibility of training the SPCs. Drawn from

the personnel attached to the local Police Station or AR camp, these

DIs undergo special training for the SPC project.

DRILL INSTRUCTOR (DI)

Selected Police personnel of the rank of ASI/HC/PC are designated

as Drill Instructors with responsibility to impart physical training to

SPCs in the school premises on a regular basis. They are

responsible for ensuring that the cadets attain a desirable level of

physical fitness and stamina, and are capable of participating in

formation marching and parade drills during National Festivals such

as Republic Day and Independence Day. The success of the SPC

training programme in a school depends upon the effective

execution of duties and responsibilities by the Drill instructors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF DI

• DI will undergo such training as is necessary for the purpose of

carrying out his/her responsibilities

• DI shall visit the school to conduct training for SPCs in Parade

and PT as per Activity Calendar.

• DI shall be in neat and proper turnout during such visit to the

school

• DI will coordinate with the CPO(s) in the school to arrange and

conduct SPC training activities, visits and camps etc.

• DI shall ensure that the ground and other arrangements for such

training is adequate for the required purpose

• DI shall be responsible for well-being of cadets during the training

activities, visits and camps

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• DI will assist CPO to prepare monthly report, maintain school

records with regard to SPC project, ensure that cadets keep their

SPC Dairy up-to-date, and extend necessary assistance to CPO

as well as other project officials in smooth implementation of the

SPC project in the school.

• DI shall arrange and coordinate Inspection visits to the school by

officials, and have the responsibility of following up on

instructions issued after such inspection.

• DI shall report to the respective PSLO on performance of SPCs

with respect to the outdoor component of SPC training, as well as

follow-up action on instructions from officials (Monthly report)

• DI shall, at all times, maintain decorum and dignity of police while

carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL-LEVEL SPC OFFICIALS

���� S/he shall not indulge in any illegal activity as per the Kerala

Police Act.

���� They should recognize and respect the limitation of their power

and function.

���� They should always be courteous and well-mannered.

���� They should maintain high standard of discipline, obedience to

superiors and loyalty to the force.

���� Without the sanction of the authority they shall not ask or

accept or participate in raising fund or take part in any form of

the collection of money for public or private purpose.

���� They shall not appear in a public place or any SPC function in

a state of intoxication.

���� Misuse of uniform is an offense liable for disciplinary action.

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SCHOOL-LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Committee comprising School Principal as Chairman, Inspector with

jurisdiction as Convenor, President of Parent-Teacher Association,

local representatives from Education, Forest, Excise, Transport

departments, sitting member of Local Self-government body, Staff

Secretary and Sub-Inspector as Committee Secretary will be formed

in each SPC school. This committee will have responsibility for

overseeing and supporting project implementation in the school, with

meetings every month.

FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Providing necessary support and guidance for SPC programmes

in the school.

• Supporting the SPC unit in the effective conduct of programmes.

• Mobilizing funds and infrastructure for SPC unit

• Co-ordinating with the PTA for various SPC programmes

• School Advisory committee can change the programmes

according to the specific circumstances of the school (Sports

meet, Science, Maths, Work Experience, IT Fairs etc).

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VII. SPC TRAINING PROGRAMME

The training programme of the SPC project comprises of a planned

mix of classes, workshops and activities with five components:

PHYSICAL TRAINING (OUTDOOR CLASSES)

The goal of physical training is to inculcate desirable standards of health,

physical fitness, discipline in mind and body of cadets, team spirit, and

capability and endurance to carry out assigned responsibilities. Drill

Instructors visit SPC schools and conduct physical training for cadets,

including Drill, Parade, Cross-country March, Yoga etc., as per the Annual

SPC Activity Calendar.

STUDY CLASSES (INDOOR TRAINING)

The goal of indoor training is to acquaint cadets with Police-related topics,

Matters of Law, Constitutional Principles, Community Policing, National

Movements, Personality Development principles, inculcate in them self-

esteem and raise them as confident citizens. In each SPC school, CPOS

and DIs organize indoor classes on various topics as above, as per the

Activity Calendar.

FIELD VISITS

A major component of the training programme consists of field visits by

cadets to establishments that administer, implement and adjudicate the

law, places of historical, cultural, scientific and national importance, etc.

These visits provide practical exposure to cadets, and raise awareness of

citizenship values in them. CPOs and Drill instructors coordinate with

PSLCs to arrange such visits.

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CAMPS

During their two-year training period, SPCs take part in camps, both

residential & non-residential. These camps

• provide cadets with opportunities for leadership development, life-

skills acquisition and personality enhancement.

• enable creation of healthy team spirit and self-esteem within each

cadet.

• create better understanding of the SPC Project and its objectives

in cadets

a) Mini Camps: During Onam & Christmas vacations, Junior Cadets and

Senior Cadets participate in 3-day camps in the respective schools.

These camps are non-residential in nature, and comprises activities

meant to build team spirit and promote personality development for

cadets. One camp each year is to be conducted as a Nature camp.

b) Annual District Summer Camp: For senior SPCs, at the end of the

academic year, a 5-day residential camp is organized in each District,

at a central location in the District, such as District Armed Reserve

Camps, Battalion Headquarters, Police Training College, or Police

Academy.

c) Annual State Summer Camp: Every year, a 7-day state-level SPC

Summer Camp is conducted at a central location for selected senior

SPCs from all over the state. This residential camp comprises life-skills

enhancement workshops, interactions with renowned and prominent

personalities, senior Government officials and political leaders, and

other personality development components.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Leadership qualities of SPCs are strengthened by participation in

various community issues such as road safety, drug and substance

abuse, environmental protection, and aspects of law and crime. They

are also encouraged to participate in social service projects, take

responsibility during school festivals, sports meets, etc. and traffic

control duties. Community Projects:

• Are supervised activities that form an integral part of the SPC

training programme

• Are meant to achieve/put into practice one or more of the overall

objectives of the SPC project

• Involve school-level coordination with officials of supporting

Departments, viz. Transport, Forest, LSG, Excise, Health etc.

• Deliver measurable results in terms of learning outcomes,

personal development, skill acquisition and I ncreased

effectiveness.

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VIII. SPC TRAINING MATERIALS

The two-year training programme in SPC schools is carried out

as per training materials specially developed for each component by

officials entrusted with this responsibility. These materials serve as a

guide for school-level CPOs and DIs in carrying out their responsibilities

towards their charges.

ANNUAL ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Annual SPC training follows a detailed schedule laid out in the

Annual Activity Calendar, developed prior to the commencement of

each school academic year by a team of SPC officials. This Calendar

specifies, for the following year, particular topics to be covered, events

to be conducted, camps to be organized, themes of community projects

and so on. Monthly performance reports from SPC schools must

indicate their adherence to this calendar, and provide details of each

SPC-related activity in the school.

OUTDOOR TRAINING MANUAL

An outdoor training manual for the SPC programme has been

developed, specifically tailored for the target community of high school

students, by experienced physical trainers and SPC officials. Principles

of good health and fitness through proper diet, hygiene, and regular

exercise are included in this manual. Basic routines of parade training,

group drills and formation marching are clearly described, with

accompanying visuals and explanations. In addition, a visual CD of the

various training routines is also available to the trainers in each school.

The manual specifies minimum standards of physical training

proficiency to be attained by SPCs, at specified stages during their

training period.

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INDOOR TRAINING MANUAL

An Indoor Training Manual for the SPC project has been

developed to guide trainers in SPC schools, with inputs from

academicians and subject experts in various fields. The Manual lays

down the broad goals of indoor training, describes the format to be

followed for indoor classes and workshops, and also specifies how the

learning achievements of SPCs are to be measured on a regular basis.

Essentially, the manual is a practical guide for all teachers on how to

improve their teaching methods for better learning outcomes for their

students.

SPC DIARY

Each cadet is supplied with a specially designed notebook, called

the SPC Diary, with relevant information, instructions and guidelines

regarding the SPC project. In this diary, cadets are expected to

maintain detailed and up-to-date written notes of events, activities and

experiences in connection with their SPC training programme. The

quality of each cadet’s SPC Diary is taken into account while assigning

grades on completion of the training programme.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS MANUAL

Community projects - to be carried out in each school and

community by the cadets themselves, under the supervision of SPC

officials - comprise a significant component of the SPC training

programme. Road safety, prevention of drug and narcotic substance

abuse, promoting environmentally friendly communities etc. are some

of the projects envisaged as part of the programme. Each such project

is usually carried out with assistance and involvement of one or more

supporting departments and agencies in the SPC project. In order to

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ensure uniformity of project implementation and increased effectiveness

of project outcomes, specific guidelines to be followed by SPC school-

level units are issued, as necessary. An operational manual containing

all necessary information on each of these projects must be developed

for assisting school-level implementation.

PHYSICAL PROFICIENCY PROGRESS CARD

In SPC School, each cadet must have a Physical Proficiency

Progress (PPP) Card, a regularly updated document with details of the

progress made by the cadet over the course of the training programme.

Individual performances in the quarterly assessment tests of physical

proficiency will be recorded by school-level SPC officials, and will

document the progress of the student in physical fitness and

endurance.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

At the end of the two-year training programme, all cadets

undergo a series of tests, including physical, written and skill-based

components. In general, such testing will take place during the summer

camps in each district. On the basis of performance in these tests, each

SPC is awarded a grade appropriate to his/her level of proficiency.

Cadets are eligible for SPC Training Completion Certificates on

successful completion.

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MONITORING PROGRESS OF TRAINING

There is a need for timely and ongoing monitoring of the progress

of SPC programme implementation in each school. This is done

through a structured reporting process, involving SPC officials at

various levels, such as:

• Monthly Performance Report on implementation of SPC Project

will be prepared by the Community Police Officer and Drill

Instructor jointly. It will be submitted to the State Nodal Officer

with specific remarks of Heads of Institution, Police-Student

Liaison Officer (Inspector of Police), District Nodal Officer and

District Superintendent of Police.

• Quarterly Assessment Report based on performance of SPCs in

Outdoor and Indoor activities to be prepared by the District

Superintendent of Police with the assistance of a three member

team constituted for this purpose.

• Overall Evaluation Report will be prepared by an independent

team constituted by the State Advisory Committee to evaluate the

progress in the implementation of SPC project in each district.

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IX. SCHOOL-LEVEL REPORTS

Every month, prior to a specified date, CPO/ACPOs prepare

and submit to the respective DNO a school-level implementation

report for that school. This Report is in a pre-designed format, with

provision for including all details relevant to such a report. Drill

Instructors assist the CPO/ACPO in this task.

These reports are processed and relevant data communicated

by each level of the executive hierarchy to the higher authority, as

shown below

I.I.I.I. MONTHLYMONTHLYMONTHLYMONTHLY COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER DISTRICT NODAL OFFICER

DISTRICT NODAL OFFICER SPC SECRETARIAT

SPC SECRETARIAT STATE NODAL OFFICER

II.II.II.II. QUARTERLY QUARTERLY QUARTERLY QUARTERLY

STATE NODAL OFFICER STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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X. POST-TRAINING ACTIVITIES

After completing the two-year training, these SPCs can be

fruitfully engaged in several ways, once they leave school and

become members of the wider community. Some of these are:

a) SPC SUPPORT

• School-level SPC training

• Volunteering at SPC camps

• Coordinating with faculty and officials for various

programmes

b) ASSIST FOREST, EXCISE, POLICE ETC., AS MEMBER OF

• Janamaithri Suraksha team

• School Protection Group

• Disaster Management team

• Road Suraksha Samiti

• Kadalora Jagratha Samithi

• Blood Donor Forum

• Forest Protection team

c) ASSOCIATE WITH COMMUNITY NGOs IN

• Pain & Palliative Care activities

• Waste Management programmes

• Road safety campaigns

• AIDS awareness projects

• Environmental protection schemes

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XI. IMPLEMENTATION FLOWCHART

PHASE I: SELECTION OF SCHOOLS

• Applications invited from interested schools, through notification in

Govt. Gazette & news media

• All applications received, whether in a district or at state-level or

through other channels, are collated and segregated District-wise

• Lists of all applicant schools are forwarded to DNO responsible for

each district

• Within each district, DNO and team of SPC officials scrutinise

applications to confirm details, verify availability of infrastructure, and

so on

• These schools are then ranked as per specified criteria, and a final

shortlist from each district is forwarded to SNO office

• Consolidated list of schools from all districts is collated at SPC

Secretariat, and presented to State Advisory Committee for final

approval by SNO

• Approved list is then sent for Government approval by State

Advisory Committee through PHQ

• Government accords formal sanction to commence SPC project in

schools included in this list, and appropriate Government Orders are

passed.

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PHASE II: DISTRICT-LEVEL INITIATION

• District-wise list of approved schools is forwarded to respective DNO

from SPC Secretariat

• In each District, DNO forwards the list of SPC schools within each

police station limit to concerned SHOs through CIs

• From strength available at police station (or at Armed Police Camp),

CI & SHO jointly shortlist required number of qualified police

personnel for assignment as Drill Instructors (two per school)

• From above list, DIs are assigned to each SPC school as per

convenience

PHASE III: SCHOOL-LEVEL INITIATION

• Instructional & informational materials regarding SPC project given

to School Principal

• Constitution of School Advisory Committee, comprising Principal,

Representatives of faculty, parents, police officials and local

dignitaries

• Nomination of willing and capable faculty as Community Police

Officers (two per school)

• Applications invited from interested students for enrollment as SPCs

• Selection of SPCs from list of applicants by selection sub-committee

comprised of HM, CPO, DI, CI, etc., as per criteria stipulated by

State Advisory Committee

• Details of all selected SPCs in the school to be sent to SPC

Secretariat through respective DNO

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• Opening of bank account for SPC project, to be operated jointly by

School Principal and respective Circle Inspector

• Issuance of Uniforms & PT dress to SPCs by school advisory

committee

• Commencement of training programme as per Annual Activity

calendar

• Regular school-level reports are submitted to DNO regarding SPC

project implementation

PHASE IV: STATE-WIDE MONITORING & ASSESSMENT

• Monthly reports from SPC schools are scrutinized, verified and

assessed as per certain evaluation criteria, by DNO in each district

• Every month, DNOs present monthly SPC performance reports at

state-level Review Meeting chaired by SNO. Necessary directions

and clarifications, as well as suggestions for performance

improvement are taken up at this meeting.

• Every three months, state-wide performance reports are presented

to the State Advisory Committee by SNO, for appropriate guidance

and directions.

• Proposals for project improvement, suggestions for smooth

implementation and requests for policy decisions at Government-

level are cleared at this State Advisory Committee meeting, for

necessary action by SNO.

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XII. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

The Student Police Cadet scheme envisages a two-year

training programme, with different components. Ongoing supervision

and evaluation are essential for its success. An hierarchy of advisory

bodies and administrative officials has been constituted, with clear

role and responsibilities for project implementation, as below:

STATE –LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This is the highest policy-making body in the SPC hierarchy,

with authority to approve selection of schools, formulate guidelines

for project implementation, issue directions to SPC programme

officials, and ensure adherence to project guidelines by all

stakeholders. Committee will comprise Director General of Police as

Chairman, Education Secretary as Convenor, and Director of Public

Instruction (DPI), Department Heads of Higher Secondary,

Vocational Higher Secondary, Forest, Excise, Transport, and Local

Self-Government as members. Other departments and agencies to

be included in State Advisory Committee are Youth Affairs, Sports

Council, NRHM, and others as per discretion and decision of

Government, or as felt necessary by State Committee itself. State

Advisory Committee has the responsibility of monitoring and

assessing statewide project implementation, which is done through

the State Nodal Officer, a designated police official with statewide

authority. State Advisory Committee is required to develop and

submit an annual project implementation report to Government, each

year. State Advisory Committee will meet every two months to

monitor progress and status of statewide SPC project

implementation. Secretary of State Advisory Committee will be a

police officer of rank IGP (HQ)

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FUNCTIONS OF STATE LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Advising Government in the development of SPC programme

• Helping Government departments plan and implement SPC

programmes

• Making arrangements for preparation of training modules for key

persons and CPOs

• Making arrangements for the periodic evaluation of SPC

Programmes.

• Encouraging research and publication works in connection with

SPC.

• Overseeing the maintenance of state, district, school level

records for the implementation of the programme

• Supervising the functioning of SPC at various levels.

• Recommend to Government to increase the strength of cadets in

the state.

• Mobilizing funds from various sources including government for

the Implementation of the SPC programmes.

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DISTRICT-LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Committee with District Collector as Patron, District Police

Chief as Chairman, and District Panchayath Standing Committee

Chairman (Education), District heads of Education, Forest, Excise,

Transport, Local Self-Government and other departments as

members will be formed in each Police district. This committee will

support, monitor and evaluate project implementation in SPC

schools in the respective District. Convenor of the District-level

Committee will be District Head of Education, its Secretary will be

District Nodal Officer and it will meet every 2 months.

FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT-LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Providing necessary support and guidance for SPC programmes

in schools

• Preparing priority list of schools where SPC project would be

implemented.

• Co-ordinating various departments for the smooth functioning of

SPC programme.

• Monitoring school-level SPC activities throughout the District

• Proposing district-level programmes and activities for facilitating

development and ensuring ongoing effectiveness of SPC scheme

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XIII. EXECUTIVE FRAMEWORK

STATE NODAL OFFICER

In order to assist the State Advisory Committee on the

implementation of the SPC project, a senior police officer is

designated as State Nodal Officer – SPC project. The SNO has

overall executive responsibility for the project implementation, with

jurisdiction in the entire state. The SNO will liaise with District-level

officials, coordinate with officials from other departments and report

regularly to the State Advisory Committee on a regular basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE NODAL OFFICER

• Participate in all meetings of State Advisory Committee

• Provide overall guidance to district-level officials on various

aspects of project implementation

• Convene monthly meetings of DNOs to assess status of project

implementation

• Issue periodic guidelines and instructions to DNOs & other

project officials on aspects of SPC programme implementation

• Ensure that decisions taken at the State Advisory Committee are

implemented by DNOs & other field-level officials

• Oversee the functioning of the SPC Secretariat

• Motivate and influence DNOs & other SPC officials to constantly

improve project implementation aspects

• Liaise with heads of supporting Departments to strengthen and

streamline project implementation

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• Prepare periodic reports on project outcomes for internal

circulation as well as community-wide dissemination

• Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, community

leaders and well wishers to generate support for the project at

various levels

• Conceptualise and implement schemes for the higher

effectiveness of the programme

• Provide leadership to continual efforts to widen scope and impact

of the project

• Initiate and lead efforts to create appropriate content for various

components of the training programme

• Undertake visits to various training establishments to study ways

of improving programme effectiveness, as well as promote the

project.

• Organise training programmes for project officials

• Lead the team to organize and conduct the state-level Summer

Camp for SPCs.

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DISTRICT NODAL OFFICER (DNO)

In each District, a police officer of rank not less than Deputy

Superintendent of Police shall be appointed by DPC as District

Nodal Officer for SPC project. DNO has the overall responsibility of

project implementation in the District, and will coordinate with SPC

officials to carry out various training activities. DNO will report to the

SNO on the performance of SPC project on a regular basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF DNO

• District Nodal Officer will assist District Police Chief in

implementing the SPC project in schools within the respective

Police District.

• DNO will prepare the list of schools where SPC project is to be

implemented.

• DNO will co-ordinate with district-level officials of various

departments and agencies to carry out SPC programme activities

in schools

• DNO will monitor school-level project implementation as per the

Activity Calendar.

• DNO will supervise selection of SPCs with assistance from

Inspectors, SHO’s, Drill Instructors, Headmaster/Principal, CPOs,

and ACPOs.

• DNO will inspect each SPC school once a year, with inspection

report sent to State Nodal Officer through District Police Chief.

• DNO will conduct monthly conference of Drill instructors, CPO

and ACPOs.

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• DNO will conduct monthly conference of Circle Inspectors and

SHO’s concerned, preferably on the same day of district crime

conference.

• DNO will be in charge of the district level office for the SPC

project, wherein all records and registers shall be maintained up-

to-date.

• DNO will initiate action on projects for obtaining financial help

from Local Self Govt. and other institutions.

• DNO will obtain, consolidate and forward periodical reports to the

State Nodal Officer.

• DNO will constitute, with permission of District Police Chief, an

Inspection Team, comprising Officers from the District Armed

Reserve to evaluate the performance of PT and parade.

• The respective DNO is responsible for organizing the Annual

District Summer Camp in each district.

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POLICE STUDENT LIAISON OFFICER (PSLO)

Wherever there are SPC schools, the local Circle Inspector

with jurisdiction shall be designated as Police Student Liaison Officer

(PSLO) of SPC project. PSLO will have field-level responsibility of

SPC project implementation in the school(s) falling in his jurisdiction.

PSLO will report to DNO on project implementation on a regular

basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSLO

I. Circle Inspector (PSLO) with jurisdiction is the police officer in

overall charge of SPC project in each concerned school.

II. PSLO will convene school level advisory committee meeting at

least once in a month with proper notice.

III. PSLO will verify that school-level SPC activities are as per the

Activity Calendar.

IV. PSLO will personally supervise selection of cadets in SPC

schools, with the support of Headmaster/ Principal, CPO, ACPO

and Drill Instructors.

V. PSLO will ensure creation and maintenance of all records w.r.t to

selection/rejection of SPCs in SPC school

VI. PSLO will conduct half-yearly Inspection of SPC schools, and

forward copies of such report to designated officials, including

DNO & SNO.

VII. PSLO will visit each SPC school once a month during the time of

parade and PT, and forward appropriate remarks to designated

officials.

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VIII. PSLO will have the responsibility to ensure that Mini Camps are

conducted in each school, in coordination with school level

advisory committee

IX. PSLO will appoint Drill Instructors for each SPC school, of which

one will be WCPO if there is girls’ wing in the schools. PSLO will

ensure that DIs are regular in conducting training programmes in

SPC schools

X. PSLO will coordinate with CPOs to organize indoor and outdoor

classes for cadets

XI. PSLO will supervise proper utilization of project funds in each

SPC school

XII. PSLO will ensure that monthly performance report from each

SPC school is prepared and forwarded to designated officials in a

timely manner

XIII. PSLO will also maintain relevant SPC records at his office.

XIV. PSLO is required to be present at the time of inspection by

superior officers.

XV. PSLO has the responsibility of organizing school-level camps

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XIV. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTRES

a) SPC SECRETARIAT

A central administrative office, called the SPC Secretariat has

been established to ensure the smooth implementation of the SPC

project statewide. SPC Secretariat is headed by one police officer of

Deputy Superintendent of Police rank, supported by a team of lower

officials.

FUNCTIONS OF SECRETARIAT

• Secretariat will maintain state-wide records such as updated list

of schools, DIs, CPOs and other relevant information.

• Secretariat will initiate and follow-up on inter-departmental

correspondence, collect and analyse monthly performance

reports, and prepare regular status reports on SPC project.

• Secretariat will prepare agenda and minutes for State Advisory

Committee meetings

• Secretariat will develop Annual reports, project presentations, etc.

on SPC project

• Secretariat ensures that all decisions and directions of State

Advisory Committee are carried out/followed by project

stakeholders.

• Secretariat initiates and oversees Performance Review and

Financial Audit every year.

• SPC Secretariat monitors school-level project implementation,

and prepares monthly consolidated reports for SNO, prior to

meeting of DNOs

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• SPC Secretariat maintains minutes of meetings (state & district),

records of correspondence, news reports, etc. for future

reference (digital & hard copy)

• Secretariat will maintain library of SPC camp reports, activity and

event reports, project reports etc. from across the state

• Secretariat will arrange and coordinate training for SPO, DI, etc.

at various institutions, i.e. KEPA, IMG, KILA, SIEMAT, etc.

• Secretariat is responsible for evaluation of SPCs, i.e. assess

physical development, prepare examinations, conduct grading,

etc.

• Secretariat must coordinate correspondence, follow-ups,

invitations etc. for major events of SPC Calendar, for instance,

SPC Quiz, SPC Day, etc.

• Secretariat must maintain copies of visual media products,

photographs of events, slideshows, etc.

• Secretariat must ensure that website is updated with accurate

data and information

• Secretariat must conduct school-level inspections to monitor

project implementation

b) DISTRICT NODAL OFFICE

The Student Police Cadet District Nodal Office (also called the

“SPC Learning Centre”) is the central hub for all activities connected

with the SPC project in a District. Located in the District

Headquarters, and staffed by a team of SPC officials, the Office

coordinates, supports and strengthens all aspects of SPC

programme implementation in the District. The SPC District Nodal

Office serves as the venue of meetings for SPC officials, a resource

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library for trainers and cadets, and an authoritative clearing house

for all SPC-related information. The overall responsibility for guiding

and supervising the functioning of the District Nodal Office/ SPC

Learning Centre is that of the Asst. District Nodal Officer.

FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT NODAL OFFICE

• District Nodal Office coordinates all activities of SPC in the

District

• District Nodal Office collects and maintains project records of

schools, supporting departments and officials, and cadets of SPC

programme in the District

• District Nodal Office conducts periodic assessment of various

aspects of the SPC training programme, such as quality of

parade, PT and other activities.

• SPC officials attached to District Nodal Office undertake surprise

visits to SPC schools/camps, and report any defects or

shortcomings to the proper authorities

• The District Nodal Office ensures that all communications from

SNO reach the concerned DNO & other officials, and that follow-

up action is reported to SNO regularly

• The District Nodal Office is responsible for establishing and

maintaining good relations with concerned officials from all

departments and stakeholders

• The District Nodal Office communicates with SPC project officials

of programmes according to Annual Activity Calendar schedule,

and collects Action Taken Report from them, as necessary

• The District Nodal Office informs officers about difficulties faced

by SPC officials and take necessary steps to find solutions

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c) SPC LEARNING CENTRE

• The SPC Learning Centre will prepare and maintain a data bank

of SPC Resource Persons for conducting classes for SPCs in the

district

• The SPC Learning Centre will develop and maintain Library with

magazines, newspapers and other materials for reference

purposes, available for all interested persons

• The staff of SPC Learning Centre will conceptualize and conduct

constructive activities for higher effectiveness of SPC programme

as per available resources

• The SPC Learning Centre will plan and conduct a regular

schedule of monthly conferences of SPC officials, periodical tests

for SPCs, special indoor class etc.

• The Learning Centre will undertake appropriate steps to involve

SPCs in organization and conduct of socially beneficial activities

in District

• The SPC activities in the District will be published on the SPC

website through the efforts of SPC Learning Centre

• Best practices of SPC programme in each school will be collected

and collated for wide dissemination among SPC project officials

through the in-house magazine

• SPC Learning Centre will develop and publish quarterly reports of

SPC project activities in the particular district, after clearance

from DNO/SNO

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XV. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Funds for the SPC project will be sourced from the plan funds

of Government Departments such as Home, Education, Forest,

Excise, Motor Vehicle and Local Self-Government. Also, funds may

be sourced from the Road Safety Fund, Rashtreeya Madhyama

Shiksha Abhayan, community policing/modernisation fund, etc.

UTILIZATION OF FUNDS

All financial transactions relating to SPC activities will be

governed by the rules and regulations of the state. All funds received

from the government shall be reported to the Advisory Committee. In

general, the following expenses will be incurred in SPC schools:

i. Acquisition of SPC Uniforms

On selection, each cadet is supplied, free of cost, an official SPC

uniform and a physical training uniform (as described earlier in this

document)

ii. Daily training expenses

On each day of SPC training, cadets are to be provided with snacks

and refreshments, expenses for which are borne by the school-level

project management, at pre-permitted rates.

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iii. Project Expenses

Community projects may require additional expenses, which are met

from supporting departments/agencies or by project management

itself, as per issued instructions.

iv. Event Expenses

SPC-related events, in school as well as in the outside community,

may also require additional funds, which are to be met from local

sources such as PTA funds, locally reputed community organization,

etc.

ACCOUNT BOOKS AND REGISTERS

The Principal/Headmaster is responsible for the overall

functions of SPC in the Schools. S/he should ensure that the

grants/aid by the government have been deposited in the

authorised bank accounts. All original documents such as cash

book, pass book, enrolment register, cadets' diary, vouchers and

receipts, project register, etc should be maintained in the School.

Community Police Officer shall be the custodian of the documents

and register. A copy of all important registers must be kept in the

office of the PSLO.

BANK ACCOUNT

Each SPC school must open and maintain a separate bank

account to assist project implementation. This will be a joint account

to be managed and operated by the Head of the school along with

the respective Circle Inspector. CPOs must maintain copies of

related statement of accounts, supported by vouchers, bills, etc.

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ANNUAL SCHOOL-LEVEL FINANCIAL AUDIT

Each year, all SPC-related accounts in each SPC school must

be properly checked and audited by authorized officials, deputed for

the purpose by Secretariat/District Nodal Officer.

SCHOOL-LEVEL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

• Government and Govt-aided schools are eligible to receive

financial assistance for project running expenses, directed to

each school by way of the respective District Nodal offices of

SPC Project.

• During the first year after commencement of the SPC project in a

school, the SPC unit in the school will consist of 44 students

(Junior batch).

• With the additional selection of 4 new cadets in the second year,

the total strength of SPCs in that school would rise to 88, and this

will continue to hold good from then onwards.

• In addition to a one-time uniform expense for junior batch SPCs,

the project incurs expenditure for uniforms for CPOs, for

refreshments per cadet per class/activity, and for other project

activities, as specified by SPC management each year.

Tables I & II (following) present, in detail, a breakup of expenses

Incurred in each SPC school annually:

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TABLE I: BREAKUP OF EXPENSES IN EXISTING SCHOOL (ANNUAL)

Sr. No ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT/UNIT

(Rs)

TOTAL

AMOUNT (Rs)

1 Uniforms for new cadets (44 nos.,

junior batch only)

1,500.00 66,000.00

2 PT Dress (88 nos., junior & senior) 500.00 44,000.00

3 Refreshment expense per cadet

per class (85 classes per year)

20.00 1,49,600.00

4 School-level Vacation Camps

(Onam & Christmas)

18,000.00

5 Monthly Honorarium for CPOs

(each)

500.00 12,000.00

6 Uniform for CPO & ACPO (2 nos) 1,500.00 3,000.00

7 Community Projects 35,000.00

8 Materials for SPC office 2,000.00

TOTAL 3,29,600.00

• 2ND

YEAR ONWARDS, 2 BATCHES OF SPCS – JUNIOR & SENIOR

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TABLE II: BREAKUP OF ANNUAL EXPENSES IN NEW SCHOOL

(FIRST YEAR)

Sr. No ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT/UNIT

(Rs)

TOTAL

AMOUNT (Rs)

1 Uniform for 44 cadets 1,500.00 66,000.00

2 PT Dress for 44 cadets 500.00 22,000.00

3 Refreshment expense per cadet

per class (85 classes per year)

20.00 74.800.00

4 Materials for SPC office 5,000.00

5 Uniform for CPO & ACPO (2 nos.) 1,500.00 3,000.00

6 Monthly Honorarium for CPOs

(each)

500.00 12.000.00

7 School-level vacation camp

(Onam & Christmas)

10,000.00

8 Community projects 35,000.00

TOTAL 2,27,800.00

• JUNIOR BATCH OF SPCs – 44 NOs

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XVI. TRAINING THE TRAINERS

Since the SPC scheme envisages a well-rounded yet

intensive in-school training programme for high school students, it is

equally necessary that their instructors be equipped to carry out their

responsibilities. Hence, CPOs, DIs, and other SPC officials need to

undergo training in various aspects of the programme. The SPC

scheme makes provision for regular training of such officials,

including refresher training, by senior and experienced trainers.

Preferably all such training programmes are to be conducted at

State Police Academies/Training Centers. Three categories of

training programmes are designed, as below:

BASIC COURSE

a) FOR CPOs & ACPOs

This is a 14 day residential training course for CPOs and

ACPOs, comprising an in-depth coverage of the various aspects

of the SPC programme. The course includes field-training for

teachers in the various outdoor training modules, including

parade, physical training, and other activities. Classes and

training routines are conducted by senior police officers

connected with the SPC programme. CPOs & ACPOs are

required to successfully complete training routines in formation

marching, understand the basics of physical training, participate

in cross-country walks, and unarmed combat as well. One

outcome of the training programme is that teachers are facilitated

to acquire fitness and develop positive daily habits. It is advisable

to conduct such training at a centrally located Police Training

Facility for CPOs/ACPOs from all over the state, in batches, as

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necessary. All CPOs & ACPOs must necessarily complete SPC –

Basic Training during their first year after appointment to the post.

b) DRILL INSTRUCTORS & ADNOs

The basic course for Drill Instructors is a 7-day residential

training programme that covers various aspects of the SPC

programme, and is meant to orient police personnel as educators

of high school students. Classes on personality development,

motivational psychology, skill development, contemporary youth

issues, and other relevant topics are the subject matter of this

course. Senior police officers as well as professional trainers lead

the various educational exercises. This programme sensitizes

police personnel on various social and development issues,

enabling them to empathise with student problems. An outcome

of this training is that DIs (& other police personnel) who undergo

the course are motivated and equipped to work with students, as

mentors, facilitators and guides.

ORIENTATION COURSES

a) In order to acquaint senior officials with the SPC

programme, one-day workshops and training classes on

various aspects of the SPC project are conducted periodically.

One category of officials for whom such orientation workshops

are conducted include District-level Heads of Police &

Education, as well as higher officials from these departments.

b) Similarly, one day training programme on aims,

objectives and other details of SPC Project are organized for

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District Nodal Officers, Addl. District Nodal Officers, Student

Police Liaison Officers (Inspector), SHOs, Drill Instructors,

Community Police Officers, Heads of Education institutions

which is selected for implementing SPC Project and District

level officers of and above the rank of Forest, Excise,

Transport, Fire Force and Local Self Government.

REFRESHER PROGRAMMES

Every year, Refresher training courses for various

categories of officials are conducted, viz. two-day Programme

for District Nodal Officer, PSLOs, SHOs, and Heads of

Educational Institutions, Three- day residential programme for

Drill Instructors, and Seven-day residential programme for

CPOs and Addl. CPOs. The purpose of these workshops is to

update the officials on changes and developments of the

project, invite their feedback for modifications to programme

components, and ensure uniformity of SPC programme

implementation across the state.

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XVII. RESULTS & FEEDBACK

A. COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOMES OBSERVED

As per the results of a statewide survey of SPC officials and other

stakeholders by SIEMAT-Kerala, the SPC project has brought about a

positive impact on various stake holders of the society especially the

cadets, teachers and school atmosphere in which the project was

implemented. The following tangible outcomes are already felt:

STUDENTS

• Improvement in physical fitness, physical and mental endurance.

• Increased vigor, confidence, self discipline and more responsible

behavior.

• Fearless and free interaction with police and better understanding

of functions and roles of police.

• Positive attitude and readiness to serve others.

• Improvement in academic performance and better participation in

extra-curricular activities.

• Time and goal consciousness

• Willingness to abide by law and motivate others to do the same.

SCHOOLS

• School premises and its surroundings made free from sales and

usage of tobacco and tobacco products, other intoxicating

substances and influence of antisocial elements.

• Schools are made free from accident and traffic congestion.

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• Improvement in internal discipline. Children with deviant behavior

are identified and brought to the attention of teachers.

• Neat, clean and plastic free School Campus. Gardens of flowers,

medicinal plants are grown in some schools.

• Smooth and effective organizing of school level functions.

• Improvement in academic performance.

PARENTS

• Willingness to change. Being forced to obey law since their

children insist upon them to do so.

• High appreciation of behavioral changes and responsible

behavior among their children.

• Increased interest and knowledge in better and effective

parenting.

POLICE

• Better and responsible behavior.

• Motivation to serve as a role model for community members.

• Opportunity to improve the image of Police, by correcting

negative impressions created by Films and Media in young

minds.

• Increased flow of information regarding antisocial activities.

TEACHERS

• Better and responsible behavior.

• Change in impression towards police.

• Increased awareness of problems of adolescents.

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B. INSIGHTS FROM FIELD-LEVEL OFFICIALS

The Research & Development Cell of the SPC Project conducted

several internal reviews and project surveys among SPC officials

regarding field-level implementation of the SPC training programme.

The personal experiences of SPC officials – included below - makes

clear that the project does indeed have the potential to facilitate positive

changes within the student community, which in turn would prove

beneficial to society in the long run.

• Many CPOs & DIs are motivated enough to devote more time than

strictly necessary for the SPC project, spending many more hours than

strictly required.

• Level of motivation of respondents – both CPOs & DIs - is very high, in

spite of facing several issues at personal and professional level

• Commitment to development of SPCs and through them the entire

student community is a worthwhile goal for the respondents

• More often than not, CPOs & DIs identify closely with the students that

they train in SPC schools, sharing their victories and sometimes even

family problems.

• Specific memorable experiences of respondents as part of SPC project

include self-development, empowerment of students to solve family and

community issues and effective intervention to deter social evils

• Project outcomes that have been experienced are: resistance to

intoxicants and social evils, better physical fitness, increased self-

confidence, deeper family and social involvement, practice regular

habits, goal-orientation and willingness for social service.

• In general, all respondents agree that SPC project training is effective in

raising discipline and self-esteem of cadets, developing them as role

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models for the student community, and creating hope for the future of

families and communities

• Many CPOs themselves have reported increase in confidence,

courage, and ability to solve problems of students. They have also

welcomed the opportunity to work in cooperation with uniformed

authorities in finding innovative solutions to youth issues

• Project objectives that are valued by respondents include creating

national spirit, developing self-esteem, inculcating social commitment,

facilitating empathy for fellow human beings, discipline, leadership,

environmental awareness etc.

COMMUNITY IMPACT & EXPERIENCES

• Several cadets have been able to correct alcoholism and bad behavior

by adults in their family and community

• Detection and dissuasion of sale of tobacco products in shops near

schools, Arrest of persons selling illicit liquor, visit to police station after

road accident, dissuading uncle from suicide, arrest of anti-social eve-

teaser etc.

• Empathy with inmates of orphanage, old age homes, pain and palliative

care establishments

• In general, there is positive community response to activities of SPC

units during youth festivals, subhayatra, etc.

• Good behaviour of SPCs towards teachers, elders, officials, and other

community members

• Development of regular habits, better physical fitness, increased self-

confidence, empathy with needy etc., among SPCs.

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APPENDIX:

POLICY MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

OF

GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES

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A. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT POLICE CADET PROJECT

a. Operational Strengths

• Committed and visionary leadership from heads of

departments and other officials comprising State

Advisory Committee

• Regular briefings to State-level leaders of project

• Regular meetings with DNO/ADNOs

• Regular and ongoing communication with SPC

functionaries

• Teams for development of various aspects of SPC

project

• Production of Literature on SPC project

• Statewide operational framework in place

• Committed District-level officials (police, education)

• Dedicated School-level officials (teachers and police)

• Committees at State, District & School-level

• Active SPC Secretariat established

• Active and productive office of SNO

• Motivated & trained CPOs & DIs

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b. High-level Official Support

• Active State Advisory Committee

• Involvement of department heads in state advisory

committee

• Financial assistance from Government (budgetary)

• Financial support from other departments (transport,

education, etc.)

• Nomination of Department officials as members of

district committees (Education, Transport, Forest,

Excise, etc.)

• Necessary Govt Orders & Dept Orders as required to

support programme

• Inclusion of Model Residential Schools (at own cost) in

project

• Sanction for District SPC Offices, with office, staff and

vehicle (though not fully functional)

• Benefits for project participants

o Grace marks for SPCs

o Honorariums for CPOs, compensatory day off

c. Community Support

• Widespread support from elected representatives

• Enthusiastic school-level support from parents and

other stakeholders

• Demand from new schools for inclusion in scheme

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d. National-level acceptance

• Positive response from Prime Minister, Vice-President,

former President, Governor of Kerala, and high-level

officials

• Recommendation by National Police Science Congress

in 2011

• Invitation for SPcs to visit National Police Academy,

Hyderabad

• Invitation to SNO to make presentation on project to

Home Minister and officials

• Invitation to SNO to make presentation in Goa

• Recognition and Rollout of project in Rajasthan

• Enquiries from other states such as Jharkhand, Punjab,

Chandigarh, etc.

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B. STEPS FOR PROJECT CONSOLIDATION

The following matters need the particular attention of Government

authorities and officials responsible for implementing the SPC Project:

a. In the SPC project, teachers designated as Community Police Officers

take on responsibilities in addition to their regular school workload.

Therefore, CPOs who fulfill certain stipulated performance criteria may be

deemed to be eligible for special allowances from Government, sucb as

honoraria, compensatory leave, etc.

b. Also, Drill Instructors need the full support and cooperation of their

superiors and peers in the Police organization, if they are to be effective as

trainers of our youth. Hence, provision must be made to accommodate

their SPC responsibilities as part of their official duty.

c. Since community-level awareness programmes with respect to road

safety, environmental awareness, anti-substance abuse activities, etc. are

an integral and crucial part of the SPC project, adequate financial

resources must be allocated to the SPC project for this purpose by

Government and officials.

d. The SPC project must be declared eligible to receive assistance from

development funds available with local self-government bodies, MLA

funds, MP project funds etc. Appropriate guidelines to this effect must be

issued by the concerned authorities to enable this.

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e. Student Police Cadets may be granted grace marks with academic merit

on successful completion of the requisite two years of SPC training, based

on specific performance objectives.

f. In light of their exposure and training, successful Cadets may be given

priority for recruitment to uniformed Government services such as Police,

Forest, Excise, etc. in future.

g. A wide range of appropriate and specific educational materials must be

developed for officials and cadets engaged in this innovative youth

development programme

h. A framework to evaluate training processes for cadets as well as the

performance of SPC units in a school needs to be developed and put in

place.

i. Regular and ongoing efforts must be made to ensure media visibility of

community-level activities of local SPC units

j. Financial arrangements for community-level project implementation need

to be regularized and strengthened.

k. Refresher camps must be organized for SPCs and CPOs on a regular

basis, both at the state level as well as the District-level, structured such

that there is uniformity in the outcomes desired.

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C. IMMEDIATE MEASURES PROPOSED

In order to sustain and enhance the effectiveness of the

Student Police Cadet project, the following aspects of SPC project

implementation need strengthening on priority basis.

1. Strengthening the administrative offices at state, district and

school levels to ensure:

a. Availability of current and updated field-level project

information

b. Better coordination between executive officials for increased

efficiency of school-level project implementation

c. Effective and efficient internal communications between

SPC school, units, officials and management for improved

project results

2. Formation of SPC Training Cell with experienced personnel to:

a. Develop appropriate training modules for SPC officials and

SPCs

b. Conduct training programmes on regular basis for officials

c. Evaluate ongoing field-level performance of school-level

SPC officials

3. Establishment of SPC Research & Development Cell to

a. Conduct internal surveys and assessments on regular basis

b. Generate periodic reports on aspects of project

implementation

c. Develop appropriate promotional material for the project

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D. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:

• Strengthen monitoring of project implementation through visits by

higher-ups in police as well as education

• Reduce other burdens of CPOs & ACPOs for greater effectiveness

• Ensure follow-up activities for SPCs even after they complete the

two-year training period, so that value of training is not lost

• Raise awareness of Headmasters and increase involvement of

educational authorities in project implementation

• Conduct refresher courses more often

• Organise refresher courses at district-level, rather than state-wide

• Ensure higher participation of supporting departments in project

implementation

• Instructions to CPOs must be through HMs strictly

• Infrastructural facilities for SPC in each school

• District and state-level sports and cultural competitions for SPCs

• Do not conduct events at short notice, ensure at least 3 days for

preparation

• Do away with repeated submitting of performance/activity reports

• Ensure timely disbursal of uniforms, refreshment expenses, etc.

• Preparation of comprehensive manual, training CDs, handbooks etc.

is a must

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• For proper involvement of CPOs in SPC programme, their regular

academic burden must be not more than 22 – 25 periods per week

• Reduce length and detailing of performance report

• Ensure that DIs are available, on time and well trained

• Pedagogy and methodology of training to be clearly communicated

to school and other educational authorities

• Include CPOs in project and activity planning meetings (district/state-

level)

• Utilise email facility to communicate with CPO and school authorities

• Using marks as a selection criterion may be avoided, since such

training is needed more for otherwise backward students

• Make monthly reporting system online, with simpler format

• Ensure selection of wiling and interested teachers as CPOs

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ANNEXURES

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1. SPC DIRECTORATE – FRAMEWORK (suggested)

The SPC Directorate is envisaged as a central authority for the

statewide Student Police Cadet project, headed by senior officials of the

major departments responsible for the Project. The purpose of setting up

an SPC Directorate is to bring the entire statewide SPC organization under

a single executive authority. This is expected to lead to better coordination

among SPC functionaries and beneficiary institutions, ensure timely

communications and implementation of project activities, and facilitate

maximum effectiveness.

It will have separate wings with specific responsibilities for different

aspects of the programme, each headed by senior officers and supported

by teams of experienced staff, as described below:

DIRECTORATE SECTIONS

� REGISTRATION WING: Maintenance of statewide records of SPCs

(past & current), Issue of Enrollment numbers, Completion

Certificates, Issue of Grades, Performance Record, Certification of

SPC schools

� FINANCE WING: Handling of SPC project funds from Govt & other

sources, Disbursal for specific project requirements, Inspections and

Supervision of bank accounts, Maintenance and monitoring of

financial records, Auditing, Generation of annual budgets, Requests

for funding of innovative project activities

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� OPERATIONS WING: Supervision of funds-disbursal and

utilisation at school-level, Monitoring of school-level SPC activity,

Inspection of schools, conduct of SPC annual events (SPC Quiz,

SPC Day, etc.)

� ACADEMIC WING: Curriculum development, Formulation of

Annual Activity Calendar, Testing, Assessment and Grading of

SPCs, Development of training modules, Liaison with senior

education officials

� TRAINING WING: Selection of SPC field-level functionaries,

Conduct of training programmes for CPOs, DIs, development of

training modules for officials & cadets

� COMMUNICATIONS WING: Announcements in Gazettes &

news media, Conduct of orientation programmes for SPC officials,

parents, functionaries and officials, community leaders, press

releases to media reg SPC major events, event reports

� RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT WING: Multimedia support for

SPC project activities, Field surveys and internal assessment of

project implementation, generation of field reports, maintenance of

website, development of reports and proposals as per requirements

of other Directors

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2. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN (PROPOSED)

� Facilitation of SPC project implementation in all states, initially as a

pilot project in selected schools, and subsequent wider rollout.

� Initiation of steps for project implementation in all schools,

irrespective of whether they are Government-run or under private

management, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas,

schools under CBSE and ICSE, etc.

� Inclusion of the SPC indoor training module in the regular school

curriculum, which would include personality development, road

safety, substance abuse prevention, environment protection, legal

literacy, responsible waste management, internal security, and safe

use of Information and Communication Technology.

� Establishment of SPC Training Academies in each state, to impart

training to all officials connected with project implementation in that

particular state.

� Formation of a National Task Force - comprised of qualified,

experienced and committed officials, from various fields including

police and education - to support, study, and evaluate the potential

of the SPC project for community development, by formulation of a

National Act enabling SPC project rollout nation-wide.

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3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VERTICALS

���� Education (Students)

a. Students’ academic performance improved

b. 21st century skills (team work, problem-solving,

communication, etc.) developed in students

c. Future employability of students enhanced

���� Personality Development

a. Inculcation of Discipline in students

b. Lifestyle Diseases such as obesity, depression, substance

abuse etc. have been effectively addressed

c. Greater self-awareness and responsibility prevents

unhealthy sexual development of adolescents

d. Better physical fitness and discipline leads to increased

capability development in students

e. Involvement in sports encourages development of team

spirit and spirit of sportsmanship

���� Safety of students in school, public places, during travel as well

as at home is improved

���� Environmental Protection activities by students raises public

awareness of such matters, and also ensures better utilization of

natural resources by future society

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���� Governance & Citizenship

a. In an increasingly uncertain scenario of societal violence

and lawlessness, students understand the need to be law-

abiding citizens, for their own good as well as that of

society

b. Students understand that citizenship in a democratic

society requires greater personal responsibility such as

Voting, practicing civic sense, following rules of the road,

behaving properly and with courtesy in public, and so on.

c. The development of community spirit develops and

reinforces the Secularism quotient in students

d. Developing social responsibility and civic sense in students

lowers the chances of students getting involved in

substance abuse, destruction of public property and other

anti-social activities.

e. In addition, students are diverted away from being involved

in acts of terrorism, cyber crime, and other crimes of a

serious nature

���� Students contribute to stronger Family & Community relationships

through empathetic awareness of issues associated with old age,

physical disability, and similar issues.

���� Students trained in Palliative Care contribute to care of needy

persons in their own families and communities

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���� Inculcation of responsibility and gender sensitivity among

students contributes to better safety and security for girls and

weaker sections of society

���� Training girl students today ensures empowerment of women in

future

���� The project strengthens Democratic Policing by facilitating

greater sensitivity and efficient service delivery by police

organization.

���� Community Policing projects such as Janamaithri Suraksha

project, Kadolara Jagratha Samiti, Road Suraksha Samiti and

similar efforts by police are greatly strengthened by the SPC

project

���� The SPC project also contributes to teacher development by

enhancing their personal effectiveness, and raising their social

intervention capability through increased self-confidence and

empowerment

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4. NCC vis-a-vis SPC: A JUXTAPOSITION

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India is a voluntary organization

which trains cadets from high schools, colleges and Universities all over

India, to join the armed forces and serve the country. The Cadets are given

basic military training in small arms and parades. NCC, launched as a

nation-wide youth-focused leadership development activity in July 1948,

inculcates in youth a sense of nationalism and secular outlook that

contributes towards the building of the nation. It also provides a platform

for individual upliftment through a process of channelising the energy of

the youth into constructive pursuits.

Prime facie, there exist many similarities between the two projects,

viz. NCC & SPC. Both organizations promote among youth self-discipline,

community spirit, voluntary adherence to Law and patriotism. They also

facilitate physical fitness in youth, provide them with parade training and

instill in them pride in wearing a uniform.

The following points are relevant in developing a better comparative

understanding of each:

� Parent organization of NCC: Union Ministry of Defense, SPC: Police

& Education

� NCC Motto: “Unity & Discipline”, SPC Motto: “We learn to Serve”

� The promoting uniformed service is a fundamental difference –

Military for NCC, Police for SPC; since the main function of Armed

Forces is national defense through protecting the borders, while

Police stands for enforcement of Law and controlling social disorder.

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� Armed forces undergo specific training to resist external threats,

while Police forces are trained for maintenance of internal security

� NCC has officers from Armed Forces, SPC has officers from various

Government departments

� Scope of SPC training designed to be wider and more flexible than

that of NCC; NCC training does not specifically address

contemporary issues of youth or communities

� NCC training features compulsory military training, SPC facilitates

exposure to Law and Order, as well as Government functioning

� NCC focuses on protection of the nation, SPC focuses on

empowerment of the citizen

� The NCC organisation is an hierarchical structure, while the SPC

organization follows a networking model

� NCC is about patriotic armed service, SPC is about responsible

citizenship

� The SPC project has a marked positive effect on the police

organization, whereas NCC does not have the same effect on the

armed forces organization.

� Similarly, SPC project has a significant impact on morale of school

communities, whereas NCC does not have the same effect.

� While NCC was originally designed as a feeder organization to

armed forces, SPC is not meant to be feeder into police or other

uniformed services

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

- AN ELABORATION -

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IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES (GENERAL)

• For each project, one DNO is nominated as State Project

Coordinator

• State-level Meeting of SNO and Coordinator with Programme

Officers to discuss and assess modalities of state-wide

implementation

• Quarterly Review Meetings of Project officials conducted to

present state-level implementation report for each project, every

three months

• Quarterly Assessment Reports will be submitted to State Advisory

Committee for inclusion in SPC project reviews, reports, etc.

• Press materials on each project will be released as appropriate

(local and statewide)

• In each school, senior cadets, in rotation, are given responsibility

for carrying out certain tasks on a regular basis for each project

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS

• Cadets get exposure to systems of administration and learn to

work with authorities

• Cadets develop social responsibility and insights into societal

conditions

• Cadets imbibe civic sense and empathy for needy sections of

society

• Cadets are motivated to undertake activities that positively impact

their family, communities they live in, and their local environment

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1. Project “LEGAL LITERACY”

The Kerala Legal Services Authority (KELSA) is a statutory body

constituted to provide free legal service to the weaker sections of the

society, and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied

to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. Project LEGAL

LITERACY has, as its principal goal, the development of SPCs as

community-level ambassadors of KELSA to promote legal awareness

among community members.

OBJECTIVES:

• To inculcate within students respect for Law and the Judicial System

• To teach students basic principles of Law and judicial processes

• To enable students to participate in initiatives that promote law-abiding

culture within community members

• To associate SPCs in dissemination of awareness materials on laws

relevant to the daily life of citizens and the community

• To educate students to make use of the legal system by invoking timely

and appropriate assistance from concerned authorities

• To raise community awareness about KELSA and the legal aid services

rendered by this institution

METHODOLOGY:

In each school, CI/DI/CPO will coordinate with representatives of KELSA

to organize:

1. Indoor Classes on specified topics by a legal expert/practitioner

designated by KELSA

• Class of 3 hrs duration (2 sessions of 90 mins), generally

conducted on Saturdays

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• Each class supported by audio-visual presentations (where

necessary), with time for interaction between faculty and

students

• Two such classes each year, with different topics for junior &

senior cadets

2. Study tour to Police Station by junior cadets guided by police

official

• View layout of police station, and facilities for visitors,

complainants, arrested persons, etc.

• Briefing on functions of each police official in station

• Understand how complaints are registered & FIRs recorded

• Interaction with Head of Police Station to understand what

types of crimes are common in jurisdiction

3. Study tour to Jail premises by junior cadets guided by police

official

• View layout of jail, and arrangements for inmates

• Understand how, from where and by whom inmates are

brought to jail

• Supervised interaction with selected inmates

• Interaction with Head of Jail

4. Study Tour to Courts by senior SPCs guided by KELSA

representative

• Understand role of Judge, Registrar, Government Pleader,

Defense Lawyer etc.

• Learn how cases are listed, taken up, argued and judgments

passed

• Learn how laws are presented and passed in Assembly

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• Study role of KELSA in providing legal assistance to needy

5. Study Tour to Legislative Assembly by senior SPCs guided by

• Tour of Assembly & facilities for MLAs, visitors, officials etc.

• Interaction with MLA(s), Assembly officials, etc.

• Visual presentation on History of Legislative Assembly (if

available)

6. Activities:

• In-school presentation during school assembly after visit to

Court, Jail, Police Stations and other establishment

• State-wide Essay competition on relevant topic chosen by

KELSA, with District-level prizes

SALIENT POINTS:

1. Which objectives of SPC are sought to be achieved by project?

• Respect for Law, knowledge of Fundamental Rights & Duties, &

developing Law-abiding behavior

2. What resources are used/available for project?

• Resource persons & awareness materials from KELSA

• Indoor classes on specified topics

• Visits to institutions that create, execute and adjudicate the law

3. How are resources distributed among first and second years?

FIRST YEAR:

o Classes on Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights & Duties,

Specific Acts

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o Visit to Police Station & Jail

SECOND YEAR:

o Classes on KELSA & Procedure for passing/amending Laws

o Visit to Court(s) & Legislative Assembly

4. How are costs of the project met?

• Funding from KELSA through DLSA units

5. What are the learning outcomes of the project?

• Law – what it is, how it comes into effect, how administered &

adjudicated

• Basics of Indian Constitution, Rights & Duties of Indian Citizen

• Constitution of Various Courts and their jurisdictions

• Functions of Legislative Assembly & role of MLAs

• Process of Creating Law

6. How are learning outcomes tested?

• Section on Law and Legal system included in Assessment tests

• Essay on any one of a selection of topics

7. What skill/knowledge is developed by cadets through the project-related

activity?

• Basic knowledge about Indian Constitution, Law, & Judicial system

• Awareness of Rights & Duties of Indian Citizen

• Ability to facilitate legal counseling by KELSA for needy members of

community

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2. Project “MY TREE”

Statewide campaign led by SPCs, supported by Kerala Forest

Department, to facilitate and promote community involvement in

environmental protection activities. The project motivates school students

to play an active part in protecting and preserving the environment for

future generations.

OBJECTIVES

• To engage students in activities designed to promote better

understanding of environmental issues

• To enable students to develop sensitivity towards nature by planting

and growing trees, herbal and horticultural gardens, etc.

• To encourage students to create oases of greenery in and around

school premises

• To facilitate activities by school students that highlight the problem of

environmental degradation in our communities and promote better

utilization of our natural resources

METHODOLOGY

• In each SPC school, cadets with support of Kerala Forest

Department, will plant trees in and around the school premises, as

also their residential compounds and public areas.

• Saplings of “Kanikonna”, “Aarya Veppu” and “Nelli”- trees closely

associated with Kerala and appropriate for local conditions - will be

distributed among the SPC units.

• Each SPC will also involve at least 5 others, such as his/her

classmates, friends and family members in this tree-planting

activity.

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• Poster competition on a specific topic will be organized, with District-

level prizes to be awarded by Forest Department.

• The annual SPC Nature Camp will be used to conduct workshops on

specific environmental issues and test cadets’ knowledge of nature.

• Identification of environmentally sensitive areas in vicinity of each

SPC school, and implementation of appropriate protection

measures.

OUTPUT

• In each SPC school, Cadets will bring out an annual

(print/handwritten) magazine containing articles, photos, drawings

and interviews with subject experts. The best such magazine will

be digitally reproduced and widely disseminated.

• SPC units will be encouraged to develop Visual media awareness

materials on specific issues of environmental

protection/degradation. The best materials will be widely

disseminated and also made available on the SPC website.

• The best posters will be widely circulated and used in various ways

(wall calendars, postcards, etc.) to promote environmental

protection within communities

• Minimum of 10 lakh tree saplings will be planted annually statewide

by SPCs and their friends.

SALIENT POINTS

1. Which objectives of SPC are sought to be achieved by project?

• Love of nature and environmental awareness

• Learning to work with forest officials in nature protection activities

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2. What resources are used/available for project, viz. time, material,

persons?

• Resource persons/Subject experts from Forest Department

• Tree Saplings and other material from Forest Department

• Accommodation facilities at Forest areas, wildlife sanctuaries

3. How is the training distributed between first and second years?

• All activities will be same for junior and senior cadets. However,

there will be a different theme for the project each year

4. How are costs of each activity to be met?

• Travel expenses for trips by SPC schools

• Field expenses by Forest Department

5. What are the learning outcomes of the project?

• Knowledge of natural ecosystems and sub-systems

• Understand environmental balance and need for ecological

conservation

• Awareness of role of Forest Department in protection & preservation

of environment

6. How are learning outcomes tested?

• Assessment Tests during Nature camps

• Nature Magazine

• Poster preparation

• Visual Media materials by SPCs

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3. Project “SUBHAYATRA”

The Subhayatra Project is implemented with support of Kerala

Road Safety Authority, with the goal of developing SPC units as

community-level road safety resource centres.

OBJECTIVES

• Ensuring road safety practices among members of the school

community

• Enforcing safety of school vehicles

• Establishing road safety zone around schools

• Setting up Road Safety information board within school

premises

• Involving local communities in ensuring road safety of school

students

METHODOLOGY

In each SPC school, SPC units will coordinate with Dy RTOs to

implement the following:

• Establish a notice-board in each school to disseminate

information and news about road safety, among school

community

• Install following road signs and information boards near school

(if not already present):

a. School nearby

b. Speed Limit sign

c. Zebra crossing

d. Emergency Numbers for Ambulance, Hospital, Blood Bank,

Police, Fire & Rescue, etc.

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• Create at least one safe pedestrian crossing (zebra

crossing/signal) close to the school entrance gate, with

guidance of authorities

• Enable SPCs to function as Road Safety Warden during

school opening & closing hours

• Ensure that school vehicles are in good mechanical condition

and that drivers are qualified, experienced and have

responsible attitude towards safety of students

• Visits to Traffic Police Station, Emergency & Trauma Care

Hospital, Blood Bank

• First aid workshop and safety seminar by SPCs for other

students

• Quarterly Reports will be submitted to DNO and forwarded to

SNO every three months

• Annual road safety test to generate safety rating for school

• The School(s) with best performance in each District will be

given awards by Kerala Road Safety Authority.

SALIENT POINTS

4. Which objectives are sought to be achieved/put into practice?

• Work with Transport authorities to promote road safety

2. What resources are used/available, viz. time, material, persons,

facilities?

• Indoor classes by Road safety officials & subject experts

• Multimedia awareness materials

• Traffic Police Station, Hospital, Blood Bank

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3. How are costs of the project to be met?

• Funds already available with school, or from funds sanctioned

by Kerala Road Safety Authority (new schools)

4. What are the learning outcomes of the project?

• Knowledge of accident spots and road safety precautions

• Awareness of Emergency & Trauma care procedures

• Understanding of Blood bank functioning

5. How are outcomes measured?

• Quarterly review meetings with transport authorities, with

reports forwarded to SPC secretariat every three months

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4. Project “KERALA AGAINST ADDICTION!”

Statewide community-level programme by SPCs, wherein cadets

will be trained to organise school-level events and undertake

community sensitization campaigns, on social evils of drugs, alcohol

and narcotic substance abuse.

OBJECTIVES

• To educate students above the age of 12 years to resist alcohol

and drug use

• To ensure that school premises and surroundings upto a distance

of at least 500 meters around the school is free of shops dealing

in such harmful substances

• To promote activities by school students seeking to discourage

liquor consumption among the adults in the community,

especially family members

• To sensitize community members about the harmful effects of

alcohol and substance abuse

METHODOLOGY

• In each SPC school, a squad of SPCs will be specifically

designated with responsibility for all project-related activities in

that school

• In co-ed schools, squad will consist of both boys and girls. The

Squad will have one captain chosen from among the cadets.

• The squad will arrange indoor classes, workshops and seminars,

and undertake field visits to raise awareness in various aspects of

the subject.

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• Awareness brochures and other materials will be developed for

use during the classes and workshops.

• Squad members will coordinate with respective Excise official on

a regular basis, and carry out designated tasks

• The activities and events will be arranged with direct involvement

of local Excise officials and financial support from the Excise

Department.

ACTIVITIES

• Awareness Classes on Legal, Medical and Socio-economic

issues of substance abuse

• Identify narcotic substances accessible to students, viz. alcohol,

drugs, pan masala, etc.

• Pinpoint, if possible, sources of such substance

• Collect newspaper and magazine articles on harmful effects of

such substances

• Make such articles accessible to all students through notice-

board, assembly, etc.

• Survey students to assess level of awareness of such issues

• Develop awareness material on the subject for community-level

dissemination

• Enable students to communicate such matters to their parents

and elders

• Bring to notice of CPO, instances of parents/families adversely

affected and in need of counseling as a result of substance

abuse.

• Undertake visits to treatment and rehabilitation centres to gain

better understanding of the subject.

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• Conduct one school-level project-related activity every three

months

• Submit Quarterly reports on school-level activities to designated

official

SALIENT POINTS

1. Which objectives are sought to be achieved/put into practice?

• Resistance to drug & narcotic substance abuse

• Work with excise officials to fight this social menace

2. What resources are used/available, viz. time, material, persons,

facilities?

• Funds and Materials from Excise Department

• Classes by Excise officials & subject experts

• Treatment & rehabilitation centres

3. How is the training distributed between first and second years?

• First Year: Indoor Classes & In-school activities

• Second Year: Visit to Treatment centre

4. What are the learning outcomes of each project?

• Understanding of consequences of substance abuse

• Awareness of correctional institutions

• Knowledge of related Laws & regulations

5. How are learning outcomes tested?

• Included in assessment test

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5. Project “FRIENDS AT HOME”

Outreach programme by SPC to support physically disabled

and disadvantaged children, with school books and other resources.

OBJECTIVES

• To facilitate student police cadets to develop empathy for

physically and differently-abled children

• To encourage cadets to assist such children in academic

achievement, since they are unable to attend school

• To enable cadets to extend a helping hand to families in providing

necessary care to such children

• To raise awareness among students regarding the difficulties and

problems experienced by such children and their families.

METHODOLOGY

• In each SPC school, a survey of households will be conducted to

develop a list of afflicted children in the area

• Teams comprising of 5 SPCs each will be assigned to visit

homes of such children, with one team to each household.

• Palliative care professionals will train these teams in the

procedure to be followed during such visits

• SPCs will develop study reports on the exact situation of each

such child, based on answers to certain pre-determined

questions

• Each such child in the programme will be visited by a team of

SPCs once every month

• Based on specific situations, appropriate assistance measures

will be arranged/provided to the families of such needy children

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6. Project “RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT-KERALA 2022”

Statewide initiative by SPCs supported by Kerala Suchitwa

Mission, to develop a Kerala community that manages waste

responsibly and sustainably by the year 2022

OBJECTIVES

• To create awareness among students regarding various

aspects of man-made waste and techniques of waste

management

• To enable SPCs to play a leadership role in contributing to

community-level activities focused on waste reduction and

management

• To train SPCs to implement sensible waste-handling practices

in their own households

• To empower SPCs to function as facilitators of change within

the student community as well as elsewhere regarding the

management of man-made waste

METHODOLOGY

• Classes for SPCs by subject experts on “Techniques of Waste

Management”, “Environmental Consequences of Improper

Waste Management” etc.

• Workshops on “Waste-handling at Source”, “Safe Recycling

and Reuse of Waste materials” emphasizing segregation of

inorganic recyclable materials like plastic, glass, metals, paper

etc., composting of organic waste, handling of dust and silt,

etc.

• Field Visits to Waste management sites and establishments

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• Training in manufacture of eco-friendly carry bags for supply

to local shops and establishments

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Training in manufacture of eco-friendly carry bags for supply

to local shops and establishments

• Establishment of vegetable gardens by SPCs at school and

home, where compost may be used as Fertiliser

• Encouraging and facilitating SPCs to set up small livestock

breeding units, viz. chickens, rabbits etc. in school & at home.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

• Environmentally sensitized high school students in each

school and community

• The SPCs will engage in home-based (and school-based)

food production activities that will contribute to the food

security of the state

• Community-level use of plastic bags will be curtailed and

minimized

• The SPCs will play a contributory role in household-level

waste management, with at least one programme-related

activity visible in each household/school

• Waste management practices at the community level will be

influenced by the activities of SPCs.

SALIENT POINTS

7. Which objectives of SPC are sought to be achieved/put into

practice?

• Development of civic sense and responsibility towards

community

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2. What resources are used/available, viz. infrastructure, material,

persons, facilities?

• Resource persons & materials from Suchitwa Mission

• Waste management & treatment establishments

3. How is the training distributed between first and second years?

• All cadets will participate in the classes & workshops,

irrespective of year

4. What are the learning outcomes of the project?

• Techniques of minimizing waste generation

• Understanding methods of waste handling & management at

source

5. What skills are developed by cadets through the project related

activity?

• Waste management at home

• Knowledge of creating organic compost & its use

• Small livestock breeding & vegetable garden cultivation

6. How are costs of project to be met?

• Own funds

• Funds from field agencies

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7. Project “TOTAL HEALTH”

Statewide school-based programme to promote health and

ensure fitness levels among Student Police Cadets, and through

them the larger student community. Implemented by Department of

Health with collaboration and support from National Rural Health

Mission, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and others.

OBJECTIVES

• To create awareness among students regarding personal

health and fitness

• To develop in students regular habits of exercise and activity

• To teach students the importance of healthy diets and daily

routines

• To facilitate the development of sports skills in cadets

METHODOLOGY

• All-round Health & Fitness Record for each SPC

• School visits and comprehensive fitness evaluation by a team

with Paediatrician, Dentist and Psychologist to identify and

correct problems

• Mental Health Education sessions by Professional & medical

personnel

• Awareness classes on healthy diets, lifestyle diseases,

causes and consequences

• Personal health & fitness routines to be incorporated into daily

life by each student

• Health & Accident Insurance protection for SPCs

• Training in social support programs like palliative care, first

aid, etc.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ON

SPC PROJECT

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• Why should a school start an SPC unit?

• Is there any restriction for schools to start an SPC unit?

• Are there any fees to be paid for a school to start an SPC unit?

• Can a school opt out of the SPC programme, after starting a unit?

• Are there any fees for SPCs to enroll in the project?

• Can a Cadet drop out of the SPC programme after joining it?

• How many Cadets are there in an SPC unit?

• How are cadets evaluated for performance?

• What are the skills imparted to SPCs?

• Do SPCs and CPOs get new uniforms every year?

• How is the Platoon Commander in an SPC unit selected? What are the

duties and responsibilities of a Platoon Commander?

• How does one become a camp commander during SPC camps?

• What is the procedure for school-level monitoring and review?

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• What are the desired behavioral outcomes of SPC training, in light of

project objectives?

• Is there an orientation class for new enrollments into SPC?

• Are new/experienced SPCs aware of what is expected of them in the

programme?

• Are they aware of the potential gains to them on successful

completion?

• Are SPCs aware of need for and outcomes of each component of SPC

training?

• How is training programme distributed between the first and second

years?

• What is the mechanism of delivery for each training component?

• How does an SPC qualify for grace marks for admission to higher

studies?

• What are the different awards that SPCs can achieve during the training

period?

• Can an SPC continue to associate with the project even after

completing the training programme?

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• Is the project designed to train students to become policemen and

women?

• In what activities does an SPC unit support the Police and other

departments?

• What are the main events of the SPC annual calendar?

• Can a school change the CPO/ACPO during the SPC year?

• Which are the project officials who visit SPC schools? How often?

• Is there a fixed term of appointment for SPC project officials?

• What training is provided to project officials?

• Are there specific measureable goals for physical training? Other

components?

• Can progress of SPCs be measured regularly?

• In case of physical tests, is the present arrangement adequate or ideal?

• How much time is devoted to skill acquisition in each component?

• How do schools actually conduct indoor classes?

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• Can we conduct on-line exams for the written component of

assessment test?

• Can we have mid-course assessments in addition to the final test?

• Is the number of hours available for each training component sufficient

to attain targeted outcomes?

• How can the effectiveness of camps be improved?

• Do we consider performance in camps for assessment of SPCs?

• How do we integrate community projects into SPC programme

schedule?

• What should be the functions of designated State I/Cs for community

projects?

• How can we involve SPCs in defining & ensuring project outcomes?

• How can we institute a direct communications mechanism between

SNO/Project In-charge and each SPC school?

• Can we institute awards for the best SPC schools in each District?

Statewide?

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