Operation
Nanhe Farishtey – POLITY
News: 84,119 Children rescued by RPF
under 'Operation Nanhe Farishtey' in last seven years
Whats in the News?
- 'Operation
Nanhe Faristey' is an initiative by the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
aimed at rescuing children in need of care and protection across various
Indian Railway Zones.
- Over
the last seven years (2018-May 2024), the RPF has rescued 84,119 children.
Impact and Awareness:
- The
RPF has not only rescued children but also raised awareness about the
plight of runaway and missing children.
- The
operation has adapted to new challenges and strives to create a safer
environment for children across India's railway network.
Support Systems:
- Track
Child Portal provides comprehensive details about aggrieved children.
- Indian
Railways has established child helpdesks at over 135 railway stations.
- Rescued
children are handed over to the District Child Welfare Committee and then
to their parents.
Sources: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2033823