Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Kumar Mishra today said the Rapid Action Force (RAF) is playing a key role in keeping peace in the country and helping the nation's progress in all spheres. Addressing the 30th RAF Anniversary Parade on Friday morning in Hyderabad, the Minister said the entire world is looking at India with respect. Stating that internal conditions are changing, the Minister said India is being recognised worldwide for its traditional knowledge and spiritual leadership.<br />'' <br />'' Lauding the expertise of the RAF in tackling emergency situations like disaster management, rescue and relief operations, he said the force has been doing yeoman service. He said the government is making constant efforts to bring positive change and all development is linked to peace. He further said efforts are also on  to improve the conditions of the central police forces.<br />'' <br />'' Fifteen  battalions of the specialised RAF have been raised since 1992.  Currently the RPF battalions have been strategically located at 15 cities across the country. The RPF is a zero response force as it gets into the crisis situation within a minimal time and is always kept in readiness for rapid deployment , thus enthusing an immediate sense of security and confidence among the general public. The Force is equipped with non-lethal weapons for dispersing the crowd with minimum harm.

<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Kumar Mishra today, October 7 said the Rapid Action Force (RAF) is playing a key role in keeping peace in the country and helping the nation's progress in all spheres. </span><br />''<br />''Addressing the 30th RAF Anniversary Parade this morning in Hyderabad, the Minister said the entire world is looking at India with respect. Stating that internal conditions are changing, the Minister said India is being recognised worldwide for its traditional knowledge and spiritual leadership.<br />''<br />''Lauding the expertise of the RAF in tackling emergency situations like disaster management, rescue, and relief operations, he said the force has been doing yeomen service. He said the government is making constant efforts to bring positive change and all development is linked to peace. He further said efforts are also on to improve the conditions of the central police forces.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Fifteen battalions of the specialised RAF have been raised since 1992.  Currently, the RPF battalions have been strategically located in 15 cities across the country. The RPF is a zero response force as it gets into a crisis situation within a minimal time and is always kept in readiness for rapid deployment, thus enthusing an immediate sense of security and confidence among the general public. The Force is equipped with non-lethal weapons for dispersing the crowd with minimum harm.</span><br />