Why is it in the news?
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the National Commission for Women (NCW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly combat human trafficking on the Indian Railway network.
About MoU Objectives
- Prevention and Rescue: Aims to prevent human trafficking and rescue trafficked women through collaborative efforts between NCW and RPF.
- Training and Workshops for RPF Personnel: Includes conducting workshops and training sessions to increase awareness and response to trafficking incidents among RPF personnel.
- Awareness Campaigns: Launching campaigns to educate frontline railway staff and the public about trafficking signs and effective reporting.
| Other RPF Initiatives for Women’s Security
· Meri Saheli initiative: Provides security to lady passengers in long-distance trains, particularly those traveling alone or vulnerable to crime. · Operation AAHT (Anti-Human Trafficking): Involves deploying special teams on long-distance trains/routes to rescue victims, especially women and children, from traffickers. · Operation Matrishakti: RPF personnel, especially female officers, assist pregnant women in labour during train journeys beyond their regular duties. · Operation Dignity: Focuses on rescuing destitute, mentally unsound, and trafficked adults, helping them reunite with families or relocate to shelter homes with NGO collaboration.
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