RPF’s Mission Statement
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), having been empowered under the RPF(Amendment) Act, 2003, conferring on it the power of police in tackling 29 types of petty crimes on the railways, has issued a Mission Statement to protect and safeguard railway passengers, passenger area and railway property, ensure the safety, security and boost the confidence of the travelling public on Indian Railways.
The RPF has laid down a five-point objectives to fulfill its mission for enhanced security and safety of rail users. It provides for carrying on an unrelenting fight against criminals in protecting railway passengers, passenger area and railway property, facilitating passenger security by removing all anti-social elements from trains, railway premises and passenger area, cooperating with other departments of the railways in improving the efficiency and image of the Indian Railways. The other objectives relate to acting as a bridge between the Government Railway Police(GRP), local police and the railway administration and adopting all modern technology proactively, best human right practices, management techniques and special measures for protection of females, elderly passengers and children in the pursuit of these objectives.
(Release ID :2225)