Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, directed newly commissioned Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to make eradicating the state's drug problem their defining mission, setting a firm deadline of 2029. Speaking at the passing-out parade of the 44th–45th batch of DSPs at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy parade ground in Bhauri, Bhopal, the Chief Minister also issued a pointed advisory: solve real problems on the ground rather than chase social media visibility.

What the Chief Minister Said

'In this age of social media, we hope our new officers will solve real problems more than make reels,' Chief Minister Yadav told the assembled officers. He drew a direct line between the state's past successes — dismantling dacoit networks in the Chambal and Rewa regions and eliminating Naxalism ahead of schedule — and the challenge that now awaits. 'After overcoming the challenges of dacoits and Naxalism, you must now wipe out the drug problem by 2029,' he said.

Yadav credited the anti-Naxal campaign's early completion to the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the same institutional determination must now be redirected at narcotics. He called on the officers to become 'messengers of hope' for the weaker sections of society, emphasising solutions over bureaucratic inertia.

Parade Details and Batch Profile

A total of 48 officers completed their training in this batch, including 20 women. Notably, this marks the first time the academy has trained DSPs from the radio cadre, and 22 of the officers hold engineering degrees — a profile that reflects the state police's growing emphasis on technology-driven policing. The Chief Minister inspected the parade, took the salute, and presented shields and certificates to outstanding trainees.

Infrastructure Push and Incentives

Chief Minister Yadav announced development works worth ₹12 crore at the academy, covering the construction of an auditorium, a power sub-station, and a one-kilometre approach road. He also granted out-of-turn promotions to 63 policemen who participated in anti-Naxal operations, praising their courage under fire. The state government has recruited 17,710 personnel in the police department over the past three years against a target of 22,500 posts, Yadav noted, adding that timely promotions have boosted departmental morale. He further directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to take firm action against the illegal liquor mafia across the state.

Police Leadership on Drugs and Cybercrime

Director General of Police Kailash Makwana acknowledged at the ceremony that the rising use of drugs among youth represents a major and growing challenge. The state police have already launched the 'Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori' campaign in response to calls from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Chief Minister, with the stated aim of making Madhya Pradesh drug-free by 2029. Cybercrime was flagged as a parallel threat: the department has rolled out the 'Safe Click' awareness drive and stressed investment in cyber police stations, help desks, forensic capacity, and a dedicated helpline. The DGP urged new officers to follow standard operating procedures during field operations and to give equal weight to their own personal safety.

What Comes Next

With 8.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh placing their trust in the new batch, according to the Chief Minister, the 2029 drug-free target will serve as a measurable benchmark for this cohort's tenure. Whether the state can replicate its anti-Naxal momentum — achieved ahead of a stipulated deadline — in the more diffuse and socially entrenched problem of narcotics trafficking will be closely watched by both law enforcement observers and civil society.