Sonali Mishra, IPS, Assumes Charge as Director General, Railway Protection Force - The Statesman

Sonali Mishra, IPS, assumes charge as Director General, Railway Protection Force - The Statesman

"The RPF welcomed Sonali Mishra as the new Director General of RPF, marking a historic first in the 143-year journey of the Force," the Ministry of Railways said.

IPS Sonali Mishra assumes charge as first woman DG of RPF

New Delhi: Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force’s 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. “An officer known for her professionalism, ded…

History on Track: Sonali Mishra Becomes 1st Woman to Lead RPF in 143 Years, Ushering in a New Era of Change - The Logical Indian

Sonali Mishra, a trailblazing Indian Police Service officer from the 1993 Madhya Pradesh cadre, has made history by becoming the first woman to head the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in 143 years. She officially assumed charge as Director General of the RPF on August 1, 2025, following the retirement of her predecessor, Manoj Yadava. The appointment has been widely hailed as a progressive step for gender representation and institutional reform …

IPS officer Sonali Mishra becomes first woman DG of Railway Protection Force

New Delhi: In a historic development, Sonali Mishra, a 1993 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), becoming the first woman to head the 143-year-old force.   She succeeds Manoj Yadava, who retired on July 31. Her appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is valid until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. She brings with her ove…

Sonali Mishra Takes Charge As First Woman Director General Of Railway Protection Force

NEW DELHI –Sonali Mishra, a well-known 1983-batch IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre on Friday , officially took over as the new Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This was a big step forward for India’s railway security and law enforcement. Her appointment is a historic first for the RPF, which has been around for 143 years. She is the first woman to oversee the important force that protects Indian Railways. The…

IPS Sonali Mishra becomes first woman DG of Railway Protection Force

New Delhi, Aug 1, 2025 In a historic development, Sonali Mishra, a 1993 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), becoming the first woman to head the 143-year-old force. She succeeds Manoj Yadava, who retired on July 31. Her appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is valid until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. She brings wi…