| Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| First Woman DG of RPF | Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh, became the first woman to lead the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in its 143-year history. |
| Appointment | Appointed as Director General (DG) of RPF by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Tenure extends until 31st October 2026. Replaces Manoj Yadava, who retired on 31st July 2025. |
| Previous Roles | Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) in Madhya Pradesh. Held roles at Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal, and as Director of Madhya Pradesh Police Academy. |
| Career | Worked with CBI and BSF. Served in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. |
| Awards | President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service. |
| About RPF | Armed force under Ministry of Railways, tasked with protecting railway property, passenger areas, and passengers. Established in 1881, reorganised under RPF Act, 1957. |
| Evolution of RPF | Originally part of Watch and Ward set-up of Private Railway Companies. Became statutory under RPF Act, 1957, and declared an Armed Force in 1985. |
| Motto | Yasho Labhasva (Attaining honour) |
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