RPF Deploys 45 Drones for Enhanced Surveillance of Railway Land in Northeast India
Why in News?
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NFR’s use of AI-powered drones and smart surveillance to combat land encroachment is a major technological upgrade. The launch of ‘Mission 250 plus’ marks a large-scale eviction and redevelopment drive to reclaim railway land in New Guwahati. The initiative reflects a modern and strategic approach to managing railway property and improving employee housing conditions.
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The Railway Protection Force (RPF) under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has procured 45 AI-powered drone cameras.
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Purpose: To enhance surveillance and monitor railway land across the NFR zone and prevent illegal encroachments.
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A dedicated AI-based software is being developed to detect fresh encroachments like huts, buildings, and other unauthorized structures via aerial surveys.
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In February and March, RPF vacated:
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210 illegally occupied railway quarters
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27 unauthorized soft structures
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4 unauthorized shops
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Several kutcha structures
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Eviction operations took place mainly in New Guwahati and Pandu areas with support from local police and NFR Engineering & Electrical staff.
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‘Mission 250 plus’ launched to evict over 250 railway quarters in New Guwahati Railway Colony.
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Future plans for restoration and better utilization of vacated quarters:
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Merge Type-I quarters into larger Type-II units for better living conditions.
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Fencing for enhanced safety of quarters.
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Develop walking tracks and parks to improve lifestyle and encourage occupancy.
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