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President Awards 17 RPF/RPSF Officers for Distinguished & Meritorious Service on Independence Day 2025

South Central Railway Officers Among Top Honorees for Exceptional Service
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New Delhi: On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the Hon’ble President of India has conferred the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on 17 officers and personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). These awards recognise exemplary professionalism, dedication, and service to the nation’s railway security apparatus.

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM)

Two senior officers from South Central Railway have been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service for their long-standing and exceptional contribution to the RPF:

Mr. G. Madhusudana Rao, Divisional Security Commissioner, South Central Railway

Mr. K. Rajagopala Reddy, Assistant Security Commissioner, South Central Railway

Their leadership and commitment have significantly enhanced the effectiveness and operational readiness of railway security in the region.

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Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM)

A total of 15 officers and officials have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service across various zones and training institutions of the RPF/RPSF. The recipients include high-ranking officers, inspectors, sub-inspectors, and constables who have demonstrated dedication and integrity in their roles.

List of MSM Recipients:

  • Mr. Rajeev Kumar Yadav, IG cum Principal Chief Security Commissioner, West Central Railway
  • Mr. Shashi Kumar, Deputy Inspector General, RPSF
  • Mr. Anil Kumar Pandey, Assistant Security Commissioner, JR RPF Academy
  • Mr. Vijay Shankar Singh, Assistant Commandant, 10BN/RPSF
  • Mr. Subhash Chand, Inspector, 6BN/RPSF
  • Mr. L. Ramana, Sub-Inspector, East Coast Railway
  • Mr. M.K. Chandra Mohan, Sub-Inspector, East Coast Railway
  • Mr. Rishi Kumar Shukla, Sub-Inspector (Driver), 7BN/RPSF
  • Mr. Anil Kumar, Sub-Inspector, Northern Railway
  • Mr. Shyamalendu Bhushan Chanda, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Eastern Railway
  • Mr. Krishan Kumar, ASI (Driver), 6BN/RPSF
  • Mr. Mahender Kumar, ASI, JJR RPF Academy
  • Mr. Rajeev Kumar Vashishtha, ASI, Northern Railway
  • Mr. Ramraj Singh, Head Constable, West Central Railway
  • Mr. Amit Kumar Malick, Head Constable, Eastern Railway

These honorees represent the unwavering backbone of railway security across India, often working in high-pressure and high-risk environments to protect infrastructure and ensure passenger safety.

Recognising Dedication on a National Platform

The medals will be formally presented during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations, marking a significant moment of national pride and institutional honour for the RPF and RPSF. The awards underscore the importance of disciplined service and acknowledge the silent yet critical role played by security personnel in safeguarding one of the world’s largest railway networks.

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