At the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, IPS probationer Ms. Kanika Yadav of the 78th Regular Recruits (78 RR) batch has been recognised for her performance in physical training. The Academy awarded her the Medal for Best Lady Probationer in Physical Training during the Director’s Parade held on October 12, 2026.
Kanika Yadav has been allotted the AGMUT cadre, which stands for Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories. The recognition was presented in the course of the parade at SVPNPA, the institute where Indian Police Service probationers undergo their professional training.
Director’s Parade and batch participation
The Director’s Parade brought together 151 officer trainees, including 16 officers from foreign countries. It also served as an important milestone for the 78 RR batch ahead of the Passing Out Parade, also known as the Dikshant Parade.
IPS probationer Gourav Uppal of the Punjab cadre commanded the parade, while SVPNPA Director Sujeet Pandey inspected it and addressed the officer trainees.
Other awards presented at the Academy
Several other probationers and officer trainees were also recognised for their performance. Bihar-cadre IPS probationer Vijay Raghav Goyal received the Mehta Cup and the Medal for Best Probationer in Musketry. Gujarat-cadre IPS probationer Kuhoo Garg was awarded the Medal for Best Probationer in Drill. Pema Wangdi, an officer trainee from the Royal Bhutan Police, received the Medal for Best Gentleman Probationer in Physical Training.
About SVPNPA
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad is India’s premier training institution for IPS officers. Its training programme includes academic instruction, physical conditioning, weapons training, leadership development and practical policing skills.
Kanika Yadav’s award reflects her performance during this training process and marks a notable point in her journey as an IPS probationer preparing for policing and administrative responsibilities in the AGMUT cadre.
