Operation Nanhe Faristey: Under Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) plays an important role in reuniting the children lost/separated due to several reasons from their family. It was launched on Indian Railways, and under this drive, Children in need of care & protection who came into contact with Indian Railways were rescued and handed over to concerned authorities before being restored to their families.
Yuva Sangam: It is an initiative by the Government of India to strengthen people-to-people connections between youth belonging to different States/UTs of India. Interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years, mainly students, NSS (National Service Scheme)/NYKS (Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan) volunteers, employed/self-employed persons, etc. may register through the YUVA SANGAM portal to participate in the forthcoming Phase. It was launched under EBSB, draws inspiration from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.It is an on-going cultural exchange with the celebration of diversity at its core wherein participants gain an immersive experience of diverse facets of life, natural landforms, development landmarks, recent achievements, and youth connect in the host state. Under this, the youth will receive multi-dimensional exposure in five broad areas will be provided to them, which are Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-people connect), and Prodyogiki (Technology).
Regional Rapid Transit System: It has semi high-speed rail connectivity at its core; the RRTS is an integrated mass transit network. It aims to ensure “balanced and sustainable urban development” through better connectivity and access across the National Capital Region (NCR).It is constructed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is a joint venture company of the Central government and the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It is modelled on systems such as the RER in Paris, Regional-Express trains in Germany and Austria, as well as the SEPTA Regional Rail in the United States, among others. These trains will travel significantly faster than metro trains. These will operate at a speed of 160 km/hour. When compared with metros, the RRTS network is faster. It will cater to commuters who want to travel relatively longer distances across the NCR in a short time. Compared with the Indian Railways, though the RRTS train will cover relatively smaller distances, it will do so at higher frequency and provide relatively more comfort than the average railway coach.
Chanakya Defence Dialogue: It aims to integrate intelligence, strategy, and expertise, fostering discussions on topics such as Neighbourhood Forces, the significant Indo-Pacific frontier, and the evolving impact of emerging technologies on defense and security.The Indian Army is collaborating with the renowned think tank, Centre for Land and Warfare Studies (CLAWS), to organise the event. This gathering will draw participants from a diverse range of nations, including Australia, France, Japan, and the United States. Scheduled as a two-day conference, the gathering will feature prominent speakers, military strategists, diplomats, and leading intellectuals in the fields of defense and strategic affairs. Discussions will revolve around a broad spectrum of security challenges and strategies, focusing particularly in the pivotal regions of South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
