Railway Protection Force Officers Awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service

The Hon’ble President’s recognition underscores the critical role played by these individuals in maintaining safety and order across the Indian Railways network.

On Independence Day 2024, the Hon’ble President of India honored outstanding officers and staff of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) with prestigious awards recognizing their exceptional service.

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM)

Shri G.M. Eswara Rao, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Southern Railway

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM)

Shri Amaresh Kumar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, East Central Railway

Shri Ujjal Das, Assistant Security Commissioner, East Central Railway

Shri Santosh Kumar Sharma, Inspector, 4 BN RPSF

Shri Balivada Sridhar, Sub-Inspector, East Coast Railway

Shri Sanjay Vasant More, Sub-Inspector, Central Railway

Shri Ajay Kumar, Sub-Inspector, 9 BN RPSF

Shri Abhay Kumar, Sub-Inspector, East Central Railway

Shri Jala Sudhakar, Assistant Sub-Inspector, South Central Railway

Shri Nayeem Basha Shaik, Assistant Sub-Inspector, South Central Railway

Shri Mukesh Khare, Assistant Sub-Inspector, West Central Railway

Shri Arun Kumar Pasi, Assistant Sub-Inspector, North Eastern Railway

Shri Rajpal Naik, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Western Railway

Shri Prakash Chandra Kandpal, Assistant Sub-Inspector, North Eastern Railway

Shri Rajesh Kumar Pradhan, Head Constable, Western Railway

Shri Bongi Padma Lochana, Head Constable, East Coast Railway

These awards recognize the exemplary dedication and meritorious service of the recipients in safeguarding railway operations and ensuring passenger security. The Hon’ble President’s recognition underscores the critical role played by these individuals in maintaining safety and order across the Indian Railways network.