A paramilitary is an organisation that resembles a professional military in terms of structure, tactics, training, subculture, and (often) function, but it is not an official or legitimate member of a nation’s armed forces. Paramilitary units perform tasks that a nation’s military or police forces are unable or unwilling to perform. Even though they lack weapons or a combat function, other groups may be classified as paramilitaries based solely on their organisational structure.
The government of India’s Ministry of Railways owns Indian Railways (IR), a statutory organisation that manages the country’s entire train network. As of the end of March 2022, its total route length was 68,103 km (42,317 mi), making it the fourth largest national railway system in the world by size. By the first day of April 2022, electrified 25 kV 50 Hz AC electric traction will be used on 52,247 km (32,465 mi), or 83% of all broad-gauge railways.
The Indian Armed Forces, often known as the Republic of India’s Armed Forces, are the country’s largest employer. Three professional uniformed forces make up this group: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles, Indian Coast Guard, Special Frontier Force, as well as a number of inter-service commands and organisations such the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command, and the Integrated Defence Staff.