Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar: A total of 94 railway officials were honoured for their meritorious service, while 30 Efficiency Shields were presented to various divisions and departments for outstanding performance. Addressing the gathering, General Manager, Northern Railway, Shri Ashok Kumar Verma emphasised need to align efforts with vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, stressing safety, innovation, and meticulous track maintenance as key priorities. The prestigious award ceremony, accompanied by a cultural programme, was hosted at National Railway Museum, celebrating excellence and commitment within Northern Railway.
94 officials honoured for Meritorious Service; 30 efficiency shields presented to divisions and department
Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager, Northern Railway, conferred the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar today at a dignified ceremony held at the National Railway Museum, Chanakyapuri. The awards recognise the exemplary dedication, hard work, and outstanding contribution of railway employees toward the smooth functioning and development of the rail network.
During the ceremony, the General Manager presented awards to 94 officials of Northern Railway for their meritorious services. In addition to individual excellence, 30 Efficiency Shields were awarded to various departments and Divisions of Northern Railway that demonstrated exceptional performance across different operational parameters over the past year.
Event was graced by the presence of Shri Mohit Chandra, Additional General Manager (AGM), Northern Railway, along with all Principal Heads of Departments (PHODs) and senior officers of the zone and Divisional Railway Managers of Divisions in Northern Railway.
Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar: Northern Railway GM calls for innovation, safety and end to colonial mind-set at Awards Ceremony
Addressing the awardees and gathering, Shri Ashok Kumar Verma stated, “Indian Railways is working tirelessly toward the fulfilment of the Honorable Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047.’ Northern Railway plays a pivotal role in realising this vision. Our future road-map must prioritise innovation, uncompromising safety standards, rigorous training, and structural reforms.”
The General Manager laid significant emphasis on track maintenance and the modernisation of infrastructure. He further called for a cultural shift within the organisation, urging officials to “shed the colonial mindset” and adopt a more proactive, citizen-centric, and efficient approach to rail governance. He congratulated the award winners and encouraged the entire Northern Railway workforce to continue their duties with renewed enthusiasm and integrity.
Award ceremony was preceded by a vibrant cultural program performed by railway staff, showcasing rich heritage and spirit of the Indian Railways.
