Chandigarh, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police reaffirmed its commitment to promoting positive development, leadership and civic responsibility among young people through the Student Police Cadet (SPC) Scheme at a youth empowerment programme organised on International Youth Day on Wednesday.
The mega event was organised by the Community Affairs Division of Punjab Police in collaboration with the Hartek Foundation and the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Regional Centre, Chandigarh, at Punjab Kala Bhawan.
More than 400 students representing the National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Punjab Police’s Student Police Cadet Scheme participated in the programme.
Special Director General of Police, Community Affairs Division, Gurpreet Kaur Deo attended the event as the Guest of Honour, while two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games medallist and Arjuna Awardee Anjum Moudgil was the Chief Guest.
RGNIYD Director Subrata Hazra and Hartek Foundation CEO Harkirat Kaur were among the other dignitaries present.
Addressing the students, Gurpreet Kaur Deo highlighted the important role of young people in nation-building and said the Punjab Police remained committed to nurturing responsible and confident citizens through initiatives such as the Student Police Cadet Scheme.
She urged the students to pursue their aspirations with discipline, confidence and determination while contributing actively to society and the country’s development.
The programme combined youth engagement with creative and social activities. It began with an art competition, followed by a group musical yoga demonstration by Student Police Cadets.
Students from the Department of Theatre, Panjab University, also presented a Nukkad Natak based on the theme of ‘Swachh Bharat’, using theatre to promote awareness about cleanliness and civic responsibility.
The initiative brought together students, educators, police representatives and youth-development organisations to encourage leadership, community participation and socially responsible behaviour among young people.
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