Railways and WCD Ministry launch revised SOP to protect vulnerable children on railway premises
On 27 October 2024, the Railway Protection Force and the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a revised Standard Operating Procedure for protecting vulnerable children found on railway premises.
Summary
On 27 October 2024, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to protect vulnerable children found on railway premises nationwide. WCD Secretary Anil Malik praised steps such as CCTV and face recognition at upgraded stations, and the ministry said funding would not be a constraint. RPF's 'Operation AAHT' has rescued over 2,300 children and apprehended 674 traffickers since 2022.
Key facts
- Date
- 27 Oct 2024
- Launched by
- RPF (Indian Railways) with MoWCD
- What
- Revised SOP for protection of vulnerable children on railway premises
- Operation AAHT
- 2,300+ children rescued; 674 traffickers apprehended since 2022
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The revised SOP for protecting vulnerable children on railway premises, launched on 27 October 2024, was a joint effort of Indian Railways (RPF) and which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Women and Child Development
PIB (Railways), 27 Oct 2024: RPF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched the updated SOP.
What is the name of the RPF operation that has rescued over 2,300 children and apprehended 674 traffickers since 2022?
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Correct answer: D — Operation AAHT
PIB (Railways), 27 Oct 2024: RPF's 'Operation AAHT' has been instrumental in rescuing over 2,300 children and apprehending 674 traffickers since 2022.