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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches SIRPI for government school students

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday launched the 'Students in Responsible Police Initiatives (SIRPI)' for students in 100 State-run schools. About 5,000 students in Class VIII are to benefit from the scheme.

Under SIRPI, over 2,700 boys and 2,200 girls (on voluntary basis) from 100 government-run schools in Chennai city would report to nodal officers every Wednesday. Two nodal officers in each of these schools have been appointed in this regard. These students would be offered classes in physical fitness, sports, parade, among others by police officers and experts.

These students would be given a booklet and food would be provided to them during these classes. They are also to be taken on camps to eight tourist spots. SIRPI aims to inculcate in these students discipline and social awareness.

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