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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
IPS Sonali Mishra becomes first woman DG of Railway Protection Force
New Delhi: In a historic development, Sonali Mishra, a 1993 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), becoming the first woman to head the 143-year-old force. She succeeds Manoj Yadava, who retired on July 31. Her appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is valid until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. She brings with her over 30 years of distinguished service in policing and security, having served in prominent roles across both state and central agencies. Prior to this appointment, she held the position of Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) in Madhya Pradesh and concurrently managed the roles of ADG at the Police Training & Research Institute and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy in Bhopal. Her career also includes key assignments with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Border Security Force (BSF), and a notable stint with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. Recognised for her professionalism and leadership, she has been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. Her leadership at the helm of the RPF is expected to usher in a new era of modernisation, technological adoption, and proactive community engagement. She is likely to emphasise strengthening RPF's role in tackling organised crimes such as human trafficking and ensuring the safety of vulnerable passengers across the Indian Railways' extensive network. Upon taking charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and reaffirmed her dedication to upholding the RPF's core values of vigilance, courage, and service, embodied in its motto 'Yasho Labhasva'. The RPF, entrusted with the security of railway property and passenger safety, looks forward to achieving new milestones under its dynamic leadership.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
On right track: Railway Protection Force gets first-ever woman DG; who is Sonali Mishra?
NEW DELHI: The (RPF) has appointed senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra as its new Director General. This makes her the first woman to head the 143-year-old central security force. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared her appointment and she will hold the post until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mishra is a 1993-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. In her career spanning more than 30 years, she has held key roles in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Border Security Force (BSF) and also served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. Prior to this post, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) in Madhya Pradesh, along with charge of the Police Training and Research Institute and the Police Academy in Bhopal. Her appointment is being seen as a significant milestone for the RPF, which is tasked with safeguarding railway property, ensuring passenger safety and preventing crime across India's vast railway network. According to officials, she is expected to focus on strengthening the force's capabilities in technology adoption and tackling organised crimes such as . She is also likely to prioritise measures aimed at improving the safety of vulnerable passengers. Mishra has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in the past, in recognition of her contributions to the force. On assuming charge, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the values of vigilance, courage and service that define the RPF's motto 'Yasho Labhasva'.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sonali Mishra assumes charge as DG of Railway Police Force, 1st woman in 143 years
Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force's 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said. Sonali Mishra is a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. "An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms. Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal," the ministry said in a press note. "She has also served in the CBI, BSF and has international exposure of having served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. She has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in recognition of her commitment to excellence and professionalism," it added. The Railway Protection Force, mandated with the security of railway property, passenger safety and crime prevention across one of the world's largest rail networks, stands to benefit from her visionary and inclusive leadership, the ministry said. "Her extensive experience across state and central police organizations is expected to bring renewed momentum to modernization, capacity building and community engagement within the Force," the press note said. "In particular, her focus will be on strengthening the RPF's initiatives in leveraging cutting-edge technology and enhancing its role in preventing organised crime such as human trafficking and crimes against vulnerable passengers," it added. On assuming charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the values of vigilance, courage and service. "The Force proudly welcomes its new leader and looks forward to achieving new milestones under her stewardship," the press note said.
News18
01-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
IPS Sonali Mishra assumes charge as first woman DG of RPF
Agency: Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force's 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. 'An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms. Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal," the ministry said in a press note. 'She has also served in the CBI, BSF and has international exposure of having served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. She has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in recognition of her commitment to excellence and professionalism," it added. The Railway Protection Force, mandated with the security of railway property, passenger safety and crime prevention across one of the world's largest rail networks, stands to benefit from her visionary and inclusive leadership, the ministry said. 'Her extensive experience across state and central police organizations is expected to bring renewed momentum to modernization, capacity building and community engagement within the Force," the press note said. 'In particular, her focus will be on strengthening the RPF's initiatives in leveraging cutting-edge technology and enhancing its role in preventing organised crime such as human trafficking and crimes against vulnerable passengers," it added. On assuming charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the values of vigilance, courage and service. 'The Force proudly welcomes its new leader and looks forward to achieving new milestones under her stewardship," the press note said. PTI JP AS AS view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Indian Express
Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra first woman to lead RPF
Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been named as the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), officials said on Saturday. She is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mishra's appointment as DG, RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. She will take charge of the post from incumbent Manoj Yadava, who is due to superannuate on July 31. Mishra will be the first woman officer to head the RPF, which is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property and passengers, among other duties, the officials said. She is currently posted as the additional director general (selection), Madhya Pradesh Police. The RPF was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957. The force could enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property in 1966. It was given the status of 'an armed force of the Union' on September 20, 1985. Mishra was in July 2021 appointed the first woman commander to head the BSF formation along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. Mishra has led the force's formation in the Kashmir valley as the inspector general (IG) besides heading the BSF's intelligence wing. She also worked as the ADG in the BSF. Mishra is a recipient of PPMDS (President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service) and PMMS (Police Medal for Meritorious Service).
