Sonali Mishra becomes first woman DG of Railway Protection Force

Person in News: Sonali Mishra

• Who? Sonali Mishra, 1993-batch IPS officer (Madhya Pradesh cadre).
• Current Position (2025): Appointed as Director General (DG), Railway Protection Force (RPF).
• Significance:
  • First woman to head RPF in its 143-year history.
  • Appointment approved by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
  • Tenure till October 31, 2026 (superannuation).
• Career Highlights:
  • Served as ADGP (Selection/Recruitment), Madhya Pradesh Police.
  • Director, MP Police Academy.
  • Senior roles in CBI, BSF, and UN Peacekeeping Mission (Kosovo).
  • Recipient of President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
• Vision & Priorities as DG, RPF:
  • Motto: “Yasho Labhasva” (Attain Glory).
  • Focus on modernisation & technological advancement in RPF.
  • Emphasis on inclusive policing.
  • Special focus on:
    • Passenger safety across Indian Railways.
    • Combating human trafficking.
    • Enhancing vigilance and public service.
      
      Updated - 2 August 2025 ; 9:23 PM | https://egov.eletsonline.com/