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Knowledge Nugget | How is Indian Railways rethinking safety and security?

The Indian Express·Raveena Baneta·about 4 hours ago
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Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your UPSC Current Affairs knowledge nugget for today on Railways safety and security.

Indian Railways is exploring technology-driven security measures, community engagement, and better coordination among security agencies to improve passenger safety. These initiatives were discussed at the 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs , which concluded in New Delhi on October 23.

1. The meeting was presided over by RPF Director General Sonali Mishra and attended by Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar, members of the Railway Board, and GRP chiefs from various states and Union Territories.

2. The conference also discussed joint training for RPF and GRP personnel, sabotage prevention and timely information-sharing on narcotics detection.

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