NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, DEC 17
The 69th Railway Week National Awards function will take place on Saturday, 21st December 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The prestigious event will celebrate excellence in performance across various departments of Indian Railways, with Zonal Railways and individual achievers being recognized for their exceptional contributions.
This year, Southern Railway emerged as a prominent achiever, claiming eight departmental shields for outstanding performance, both individually and jointly, out of the total 22 departmental shields being awarded. The shields are a testament to the relentless efforts and dedication of the Central Railway team in enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.
The Awards ceremony will also include the presentation of silver medals and merit certificates to individual awardees who have demonstrated remarkable commitment and innovation in their respective fields. The Railway Week Awards are held annually to acknowledge and motivate excellence within the Indian Railways, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Christened as ‘Athi Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar,’ the Railway Week Awards are celebrated annually to commemorate the commissioning of the first passenger train in India on April 16, 1853. Announced at the Railway Board level and conferred by the Union Minister of Railways, the Award holds the highest significance in a Railway employee’s career.
“It is indeed a proud moment for Southern Railway as eight of the Zone’s outstanding employees will be conferred with the ‘Athi Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar – Railway Week Award 2025’ during the Central function of the 69th Railway Week Award Ceremony to be held on 21st December 2024 in New Delhi. Southern Railway extends heartfelt congratulations to the awardees for their exemplary dedication and outstanding contribution,” says a Southern Railway release.
The following employees of Southern Railway which includes two Gazetted Officers and Six non-gazetted staff will receive the prestigious award from Union Minister of Railways in New Delhi:
These awards recognize the efforts put in by the employees and motivate others to excel in their regular working.
