About Us

RTC-Latur camp is situated in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Area, Barshi Road, Mahadev Nagar, P.O. – Gangapur, Latur, Maharashtra (413531).

Brief History

Historical Significance Of Place

Latur has an ancient history, which probably dates to the Rashtrakuta period. It was home to a branch of Rashtrakutas which ruled the Deccan from 753 to 973 AD. The first Rashtrakuta king, Dantidurga, was from Latur. Ratnapur is also mentioned as an historic name for Latur. The King Amoghavarsha of Rashtrakutas developed the Latur city. The Rashtrakutas who succeeded the Chalukyas of Badami in 753 AD called themselves the residents of Lattatur. It was, over the centuries, variously ruled by the Satavahanas, the Sakas, the Chalukyas, the Yadavas of Deogiri, the Delhi Sultans, the Bahamani rulers of South India, Adilshahi, and the Mughals.

Later in the 19th century, Latur became part of the Princely state of Hyderabad. In 1905 it was merged with surrounding areas and renamed Latur tehsil, becoming part of Osmanabad district. Before 1948, Latur was a part of Hyderabad State under Nizam. The chief of Nizam's Razakar army, Qasim Rizwi, was from Latur.

After independence and the merger of Hyderabad with the Indian Union, Osmanabad became part of Bombay Province. In 1960, with the creation of Maharashtra, Osmanabad became one of its districts. On August 16, 1982, a separate Latur district was carved out of Osmanabad district.

Latur had a devastating intraplate earthquake on 30 September 1993 resulting in a huge loss of life. The earthquake measured only 6.3 on the Richter scale but around 10,000 people were estimated to have died and 30,000 injured mainly due to poor construction of houses and village huts made of stones which collapsed on people who were fast asleep in early morning hours. It struck southern Marathwada region of Maharashtra state in central-western part of India and affected Latur, Beed, Osmanabad and adjoining districts about 400 km south-east of Mumbai. Latur was almost completely destroyed and life came to a standstill. The earthquake's focus was around 12 km deep (relatively shallow), causing shock waves to cause more damage. The number of lives lost was high as the earthquake occurred at 3:53 a.m. local time, when people were fast asleep. After the earthquake, seismic zones were reclassified and building codes and standards were revised all over India.

Historical Significance Of Institutional Building

RTC, CRPF, Latur is located at Barshi Road, Mahadevnagar, Latur, Maharashtra (413 531). The land measuring 200 acres was provided by Maharashtra Government in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation campus, Latur. It was originally meant for DMTC (Disaster Management Training Centre), of "National Disaster Response Force”. But subsequently it was handed over to CRPF in 2007. 196 Bn was raised in this location in June’ 2007 and Unit HQr was located here till Feb 2010. Thereafter, 216 Bn was raised here in July’ 2010. Later on Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) started functioning at this location in June, 2011, which was renamed as Additional Training Centre (ATC) in July’2012. The Recruit Training Centre, Latur was established on 1st September ‘2014 vide IG (Trg), Dte General, CRPF Signal No.T.V.12/2014-Trg-XI (New Raising) dated 21/8/2014. The institution was initially under the administrative control of IG, CRPF, Western Sector and later placed under the administrative control of Training Directorate w.e.f. 26/02/2016.

Glance Of History Of Any Nearby Places

There are many places of tourist and religious importance near Latur. Few of them are:

1. Tuljapur lies in Osmanabad District and is famous for Maa Bhawani Temple believed to be constructed by Shivaji Maharaj who had deep and strong belief in the temple. It is 80 Kms from Latur.
2. Parli Vaijnath lies in the Beed District and has ancient temple "Jyotirlinga” on a small hill. It is 72 Kms from Latur.
3. Aundha Nagnath lies in Hingoli District and has ancient Shiva temple considered to be one of the Joytirlinga. It is 179 Kms from Latur.
4. Nanded has famous Gurdwara of Hazur Saheb built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is 145 Kms from Latur.
5. Ajanta Ellora caves lies in Aurangabad District and are ancient idols carved out of rock. It is 290 Kms from Latur.
6. Kharosha caves lies 45 Kms from Latur in an ancient village renowned for its caves with sculptures. .

Approach Route And Mode

Connectivity

Road

• The institution is located at about 13 km from Latur Railway station and 15 km from Latur Bus Stand.
• Latur is well connected by road with main cities of Maharashtra. It is 140 Km from Solapur, 300 Km from Hyderabad, 450 Km from Nagpur, 350 Km from Pune and 300 km from Aurangabad.

Rail

• Latur is connected with Mumbai, Pune, Bidar, Nanded, Nagpur and Hyderabad by train.
• There is a daily train from Mumbai touching Pune en-route. Train No 22107 leaves Mumbai CST at 2130 hrs daily and reaches Latur at 0630 Hrs on the next day. It leaves Latur at 2230 hrs and reaches Mumbai CST at 0805 hrs on the next day.
• Train No 17014 leaves from Hyderabad at 2245 hrs on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and arrives at Latur at 0622 hrs on the next day. Train no 17013 leaves from Latur at 2045 hrs on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and arrives at Hyderabad at 0430 hrs on the next day.
• Train no 11403 leaves from Nagpur at 1500 hrs on Tuesday and Saturday and arrives at Latur at 0525 hrs on the next day. Train no 11404 leaves from Latur at 2130 hrs on Monday and Friday and reaches Nagpur at 1235 hrs on the next day.
• Train no 17614 leaves from Nanded at 1730 hrs on all days except Saturday and reaches Latur at 2255 hrs on the same day. Train no 17613 leaves from Latur at 0235 hrs on all days except Monday and reaches Nanded at 0925 hrs on the next day.
• Train no 11012 leaves from Nanded at 0630 hrs on Thursday and reaches Latur at 1210 hrs on the same day. Train no 11011 leaves from Latur at 2130 hrs on Wednesday and reaches Nanded at 0445 hrs on the next day.
• Train no 51433 leaves from Nanded at1600 hrs daily and reaches Latur at 2230 hrs on the same day. Train no 51434 leaves from Latur at 1205 hrs daily and reaches Nanded at 1940 hrs on the same day.

TheNearest Railway Station Latur is 13 Km from the campus.

Air Connectivity. Nearest Airports are Mumbai, Hyderabad and Aurangabad.

Facilities For Sports And Training

The institute has well developed facilities for sports and training which include parade ground, drill nursery, wing wise training areas, obstacle course, swimming pool, computer lab and facilities for sports like tennis, table tennis, badminton, football, volley ball, handball, basket ball and boxing.

Climatic Conditions

Latur is situated 636 metres above mean sea level, on the Balaghat plateau, near the Maharashtra–Karnataka state boundary. It receives its drinking water from the nearby Manjira River, which suffered from environmental degradation and silting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. As a result of this and lack of implementation of a water management strategy, during the drought of the 2010s the city ran out of water.

Temperature

Annual temperatures in Latur range from 13 to 41 °C (55 to 106 °F), with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter, which is October to February. The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.6 °C (114.1 °F). The lowest recorded temperature was 2.2 °C (36.0 °F). In the cold season the district is sometimes affected by cold waves in association with the eastward passage of western disturbances across north India, when the minimum temperature may drop down to about 2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F).

Rainfall

Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Rainfall varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm.

General Terrain

The general terrain is plain with some small hillocks scattered throughout the district.

Flora And Fauna

Latur has the largest trading centre for soybean in India. The green city is inside what is called 'Sugar Belt' of Maharashtra. The district has more than eleven sugar factories, which makes it among the highest sugar-producing districts of India. It also has oil seeds, commodities and fruit market. Latur is also known for high quality grapes and houses many state and privately owned cold storage facilities. A grape wine park spread over 1.42 square kilometres (350 acres) has been established near Ausa, 18 km from Latur city. A brand new Latur Food Park, spread across 1.2 square kilometres (300 acres) is under construction at Additional MIDC Latur. Latur is major transport junction to south India.

Training Capacity

RTC Latur has capacity to train 1000 Constable/Recruits at a time.

Correspondence Address

Courses And Joining Instructions

Topography & Climate

Latur is situated 636 meters above mean sea level, on the Balaghat Plateau near the Maharashtra - Karnataka border. The temperature ranges between 13°C to 41°C. Average rainfall during the Monsoon season, which spans from June to September, is 725 mm. The months of March to June are usually hot and dry with average temperature of about 40°C.

Aim

RTC Latur is mandated to impart basic training to newly appointed Constable/Recruits of CRPF and other State Police Departments.

Objective

The objective of RTC Latur is to impart quality training to recruit constables to develop high standard of soldierly skills by attaining high standard of physical fitness, endurance, firing skills, jungle craft, tactics and professional knowledge with high degree of mental toughness so as to mould them into all weather, all terrain and all theatres fighting soldiers.

Equipment

KIT/CLOTHING

All trainees are required to report with following kit/clothing items as directed by IGP (Training) Directorate, CRPF signal no. T.V-/Inst-Trg.XI (Kit) dated 18/06/2012.

Documents

Before dispatching RTs for basic training the concerned BNs / GCs/ Departments must ensure completion of all-initial documentation as mentioned below

1. Preparation of service book, recruitment roll, initiation of verification of character / education certificate etc.
2. Bank account with ATM Card/Cheque-book.
3. Completion of nomination forms/PIS data/DCPS with form S-1 etc.
4. This training center will not be responsible for completing above documents.

Following documents must be sent along with the party I/C of the recruits

1. Movement Order - CRPF-33
2. Medical History Sheet - CRPF-50
3. KIUL - CRPF-14
4. Recruits progress sheet - CRPF-13
5. A recent passport size photo of recruits dully attested by competent authority
6. Nominal Roll
7. Copy of condonation if any
8. Mess advance of Rs. 4,000/ cash.
9. 10 Nos passport size recent photograph in uniform.

Pay and Allowances

Pay and allowances of trainees will be looked after by the respective GCs/Units/Department and should be deposited directly in their bank accounts as per the directions issued vide DIG (IT) Dte. signal no. C.VII-01/2010-11-PAY-1 Dated 04/01/2011.

RECEPTION AND TRANSPORT

• On receipt of order from training directorate, respective Group Centre or Department will ensure timely dispatch of all RTs under proper supervision of a SO/UO.
• Date & time of arrival of parties must be intimated to RTC Latur well in advance.
• On receipt of prior information Govt. transport will be provided to recruits on arrival at Railway Station/Bus Stand Latur.
• One representative of RTC Latur will be detailed at nearest Railway Station for assistance/guidance of arriving parties.

SPORTS, RECREATION AND OTHER FACILITIES

Following sports and recreational facilities are available in RTC Latur:

A. Sports

Football, Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Hand Ball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Cricket, Badminton and Table Tennis.

B. Recreational facilities

TV with cable connection, news papers, various periodicals and indoor games.

C. Library

Sufficient Books and periodicals are available in the Library.

D. Canteen

CPC and Wet Canteen are functioning in this institution from where Recruits can purchase necessary items at a reasonable price.

E. Out pass

After successfully passing of the Foot Drill Test in 12TH week, Recruits are given out pass on Sundays and holidays to visit local market and tourist places within Latur.

F. Telephone / mobiles

• Use of mobile during training time is strictly prohibited.
• Recruits can use mobiles after training hours.
• Recruits may also be contacted on the land-line control room number of RTC Latur.

Modern Training Facilities

Following modern training facilities are available in the institution:

• Tactical orientation System
• Smart boards and OHPs in classrooms
• Sand model Room
• IED model room and lane
• Drill nursery
• Battle obstacle course.

Rewards / Trophies

• To promote interest in training and to boost the morale of trainees, monthly coy-wise selection of Best Recruit in ‘ indoor, outdoor and drill’ subjects are selected and their photograph is displayed at prominent places.
• Selected Best RTs wears a coloured arm band.
• Monthly reward to best instructors / PTIs Coy wise.

1. All Round Best
2. Best in Out Door subjects
3. Best in Indoor subjects
4. Best Firer
5. Best Jungle Warrior

Leave

• No leave is permitted during the Basic Training except on extreme compassionate grounds.
• 2-week mid-term break will be granted after successful completion of 22 weeks of basic training.

Medical Facilities

• A well-equipped and staffed 10 beded hospital is available in the campus.
• Out sourcing of medical facilities is done as per requirement.

Accomodation

Trainees are accommodated in well furnished built up barracks

Messing

• Separate wing-wise messing is available.
• Nutritious & hygienic food according to the dietary requirements of trainees is followed.

Discharge

Discharge formalities will be completed by the respective Group Centre/Department. No recruit will be sent on discharge from this RTC.

Dispersal

• On completion of basic training, the recruits will be dispatched to their respective GC/Unit/Department.
• Advance information will be given to the GC/Unit/Department regarding collection of RTs.
• A collection party/escort along with railway warrant for return journey of RTs should report at this location on the specified date and time.
• All recruits must clear their dues before leaving this institution.
• The clearance certificate duly signed by all branches and authorities should be obtained before leaving the training centre.

Discipline

• Recruits are not permitted to keep their families while under training.
• All recruits must maintain high standard of discipline.
• All are expected to strictly adhere to the rules, regulations and orders issued by the Principal, from time to time.
• Consumption of liquor/intoxicants, lending and borrowing of money etc. are strictly prohibited.
• The Principal will exercise all disciplinary powers in respect of the recruits during training period.
• Recruits are not permitted to leave the campus without permission of the competent authority.
• Parents and relatives are permitted to visit their wards only on Sunday & holiday with in camp only after prior intimation and permission.
• Out pass will be given only on Sundays and closed holidays after successful completion of foot drill test in the 12th week of training.

Innovation/initiative and best practices of RTC, CRPF, Latur

1. Regular PT & Periodical, B.P.E.T., B.O.A.C., UAC.
2. Healthy competitions in weapon/drill, one minute drill, squad, platoon & Coy drill between wings.
3. Flags for Wings and Coys.
4. Selection of best Coy month wise, best trainer and trainees and displaying their photographs.
5. Regular cultural activities like dance, music and song every Thursday.
6. Yoga and meditation on every Thursday
7. Regular interaction of officers with recruits.
8. Weekly interaction of Principal with recruits.
9. Observance of all days punctiliously.
10. Emphasis on skills.
11. Emphasis on physical fitness and endurance
12. Emphasis on firing skill.
13. Confidence in handling and use of explosives
14. SARAL Hindi in class rooms.
15. No cost to trainees.
16. Games/ sports competition every Saturday.
17. Regular computer training.
18. Weekly mess cutting of ORs mess on every Thursday.
19. Cashless transactions in Messes, Canteen and Co-operative Shop.
20. 20. Weekly Training/Administrative meeting.

Pictures Of RTC- 6

• Glimpse of RTC - 1
• Glimpse of RTC - 2
• Glimpse of RTC - 3

DIGP/PRINCIPAL

RTC, CRPF, LATUR.