7th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs Concludes at Vigyan Bhawan

Current context: The 7th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs was held on 24–25 February 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organised by the Railway Protection Force (RPF).

Theme & Aim

• Theme: Strengthening railway security through technology-driven policing and coordinated action.
• Aim: To formulate a coordinated programme of action and procedural framework for passenger safety and protection of railway infrastructure .

Key Highlights

• AI surveillance: Wider adoption of facial recognition–based CCTV, AI-driven video analytics, and drone monitoring.
• Drug trafficking control: Proactive surveillance and real-time intelligence sharing.
• Passenger safety: Speedy FIR registration, strict action against stone-pelting and sabotage, and community outreach.
• Training drills: Regular mock drills and scenario-based exercises to prepare GRP forces for emergencies.
• Coordination: Strengthening collaboration between GRP and RPF for seamless security operations.

Question:

Q.1 At the 7th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs (2026), special focus was given to curbing which illegal activity in railway networks?
a) Human trafficking
b) Drug trafficking
c) Wildlife smuggling
d) Counterfeit currency circulation

Answer: b) Proactive surveillance and real-time intelligence sharing were emphasized to control drug trafficking through railway routes.