Railway Protection Force (RPF)

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    The Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day on 20th September 2022

    About Railway Protection Force 

    • It was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957 for providing security to Railway property.
    •  Subsequently, the force was empowered to enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property in 1966. 
    • Over the years, it was felt that the force needed to be given the status of “An Armed Force of the Union” and finally the status was bestowed upon the force on 20th September 1985 by amending the RPF Act by the Parliament. 
    • Therefore, 20th September is celebrated every year as the Raising Day of RPF by members of the force and their families. 

    The Raising Day

    • It is an important milestone in the growth of a force and celebrated with festive spirit by members of the force where they share their happiness with the public and reaffirm their commitment to serve them and work for the overall public good.
    • Earlier the Raising day was celebrated by organising parades and other functions at the zonal, divisional and battalion levels. However, from this year it has been decided to organise only one parade at the central level to symbolise the national character of the force. 

    Source:PIB

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