{
  "id": 3335463,
  "title": "Maharashtra Plans 300-Acre World-Class SRPF Training Centre In Wardha: Minister Pankaj Bhoyar Directs Master Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/maharashtra-plans-300-acre-world-class-srpf-training-centre-in-wardha",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-plans-300-acre-world-class-srpf-training-centre-in-wardha-minister-pankaj-bhoyar-directs-master-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 25, 2026, Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home (Rural) Dr Pankaj Bhoyar directed officials to create a comprehensive master plan for building a world-class training center for the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) in Wardha. Bhoyar made the announcement during a meeting held at Mantralaya to discuss the SRPF Special Training Institute. The proposed center will span approximately 300 acres, with the capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 trainees.\n\nDuring the meeting, Bhoyar emphasized that the training center should feature modern academic and training blocks, a simulation laboratory, parade ground, drill areas, sports facilities, obstacle-training zones, hostels, a dining facility, a medical center, service and utility zones, staff facilities, a VIP guest house, an auditorium, a conference hall, an experience center, and a museum. The experience center and museum would showcase the history, traditions, and achievements of the SRPF, offering the younger generation a chance to learn about the force's legacy.\n\nThe training center's design is based on the \"Stone to Strength\" concept, which draws parallels between the transformation of stone through various processes and the training of police personnel. This concept aims to guide recruits through structured stages to transform them into disciplined, professionally skilled officers.\n\nThe proposed site is located around 10 km from Wardha city, 11 km from Wardha railway station, approximately 75 km from Nagpur, and close to the Samruddhi Expressway, ensuring improved connectivity. Bhoyar directed officials to finalize the project design systematically, functionally, and efficiently, considering future requirements and operational needs of the SRPF.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 25, 2026: The Maharashtra government has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive master plan for setting up a modern, world-class training centre of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) at Wardha, Minister of State for Home (Rural) Dr Pankaj Bhoyar said on Tuesday. Bhoyar issued the directions during a review meeting held at the Mantralaya to discuss the proposed SRPF…",
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra plans 300-acre world-class SRPF training center in Wardha.",
    "Minister Pankaj Bhoyar directs creation of master plan for facility.",
    "Proposed center to accommodate up to 2,000 trainees."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}