RPF to host International Union of Railways’ 18th World Security Congress in Jaipur

RPF to host International Union of Railways’ 18th World Security Congress in Jaipur

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Category : National Published on: February 22 2023

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  • The 18th World Security Congress 2023 will be held in Jaipur, the pink city of India, from February 21 to 23. 
  • The Union internationale des chemins de fer (UIC) or International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) are jointly convening the conclave.
  • Notably, DG RPF Sanjay Chander has taken over as Chairman of the International UIC Security Platform from July 2022 to July 2024.
  • The 18th edition of the Congress, centred around the theme of “Railway Security Strategy: Responses and Vision for Future”.
  • The Congress is divided into 4 sessions, which include the topics "Safety of critical assets and goods", "Human safety approaches", "Best railway safety equipment and practices around the world" and "Vision 2030".
  • Earlier, in 2006 and 2015, RPF India successfully organized and hosted the International UIC World Security Congress in New Delhi.
  • Railway Protection Force of India is a prime security and Law Enforcement Agency in the field of Railway Security in India.
  • It was formed in 1957 for better protection of railway property.
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