Ashwini Vaishnaw attends RPF Raising Day Parade at Valsad; 41 personnel felicitated
On 13 October 2025 at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Valsad, Gujarat, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was chief guest at the Railway Protection Force Raising Day Parade and felicitated 41 award-winning RPF personnel.
Summary
On 13 October 2025 at the RPF Zonal Training Centre in Valsad, Gujarat, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was chief guest at the Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), took the ceremonial salute and felicitated 41 RPF personnel for exemplary service. He praised the RPF's work during the Mahakumbh. He said nearly 35,000 km of new track has been laid in 11 years, about 99% of the network is electrified, over 12,000 special trains are running for Diwali and Chhath, and KAVACH has been installed on 1,200 locomotives. RPF Director General Sonali Mishra attended. The RPF's motto is 'Yasho Labhaswa' ('Attain Glory').
Key facts
- Event
- RPF Raising Day Parade, 13 Oct 2025
- Venue
- RPF Zonal Training Centre, Valsad, Gujarat
- Felicitated
- 41 RPF personnel
- RPF DG
- Sonali Mishra
- Railway facts
- 35,000 km new track in 11 yrs; 99% electrified; 12,000+ festive specials; KAVACH on 1,200 locos
- Motto
- Yasho Labhaswa
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What is the motto of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), as cited at its Raising Day Parade in Valsad in October 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Yasho Labhaswa
PIB: the RPF works towards its motto 'Yasho Labhaswa' or 'Attain Glory'.