Why is it in the news?
- In October 2023, the Railway Protection Force successfully brought together more than 601 lost or at-risk children with their families through the ‘Nanhe Faristey’ operation on Indian Railways.
About Nanhe Faristey
- To rescue and safeguard children in need of care and protection who are encountered by the railway system.
- Trained personnel rescue children who have come to railway stations without informing their parents, often due to family issues or in search of a better life.
- Children rescued under this program are promptly reunited with their families after being transferred to the relevant authorities.
Other Railways Initiatives
| Operation Name | Objective |
| Operation AAHT | Combat human trafficking on railways. |
| Operation Jeevan Raksha | Save the lives of passengers in vulnerable situations. |
| Meri Saheli Initiative | Ensure the security of women passengers. |
| Operation Uplabdh | Crack down on black marketing of tickets. |
| Operation NARCOS | Combat drug-related crimes on railways. |
| Rail Madad Portal | Facilitate a swift response to security-related passenger complaints. |
| Operation Yatri Suraksha | Protect passengers from offenses through collaboration with GRP/Police. |
| Operation Sanraksha | Ensure passenger safety by addressing incidents of stone pelting on trains. |
| Operation Seva | Provide assistance to elderly, sick, or injured passengers. |
| Operation Satark | Curb illegal transportation of goods on railways. |
