Overview The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is dedicated to ensuring the security of railway property, passenger areas, and passengers. The RPF works to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable travel experience. The coordinated efforts of the Indian Railways and RPF have yielded significant results across key initiatives between January and October 2025 . Key Initiatives and Achievements Operation 'Nanhe Farishtey' Operation ‘Nanhe Farishtey’ focuses on the rescue and protection of vulnerable children in need of care and support. From January to October 2025 , 16,450 children were rescued, including 11,543 boys , 4,906 girls , and 1 other . In October 2025 alone, 1,586 children were rescued, comprising 1,085 boys and 501 girls . These children were handed over to the concerned authorities for restoration to their families. Mission 'Jeevan Raksha' The life-saving mission ‘Jeevan Raksha’ is dedicated to preventing fatalities on railway tracks. Between January and October 2025 , 2,658 lives were saved, including 1,757 males and 901 females . In October 2025 alone, 296 persons were rescued, comprising 191 males and 105 females . Operation NARCOS Under Operation NARCOS , the RPF has been actively contributing to curbing the illegal trade of narcotics. From January to October 2025 , 1,794 cases were detected, leading to the recovery of NDPS worth ₹197.19 crore and the arrest of 1,450 persons . In October 2025 alone, 140 cases were detected, resulting in the recovery of NDPS worth ₹14.68 crore and the arrest of 133 persons . Operation 'Amanat' Operation ‘Amanat’ aims at returning valuables to their rightful owners. Between January and October 2025 , 42,210 articles of left-behind luggage were retrieved, with an estimated value of ₹70.66 crore . In October 2025 alone, 7,894 articles were recovered, valued at approximately ₹8.65 crore . UPSC Relevance These initiatives by the RPF are relevant to the UPSC syllabus, particularly under GS3 (Infrastructure, Internal Security) and GS2 (Social Justice, Government Policies) . The operations demonstrate the role of law enforcement in ensuring public safety, social welfare, and citizen-centric governance. Key Takeaways RPF's Multifaceted Role: The RPF is not only focused on security but also on social welfare and citizen assistance. Data-Driven Performance: The specific numbers provided highlight the scale and impact of each operation. Coordination: The success of these operations relies on close coordination between the RPF and other agencies.