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New Delhi : In a first event of its kind, Ministry of Railways organised a virtual retirement function for the Indian Railways officers/staff superannuating on July 31, 2020. This was an event where all the Zones/Divisions/Production Units were connected on a single platform along with the officers and staff. In the history of Indian Railways, it was the first time that the Railways Minister interacted with all the 2,320 officers/staff who superannuated on July 31, 2020.
The event was attended by Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Minister of State of Railways Suresh C Angadi, Secretary, Railway Board, Sushant Kumar Mishra, and senior officers of Railways.
Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Goyal said, “ Your contribution in making Railways better Railways and the role you have played in making Railways future ready shall be remembered. In past few years, Railways have shown improvement in its style of working. In COVID phase, freight trains, parcel trains, and Shramik Special trains were moved. Railways have put in best efforts to serve the nation during the pandemic. Railway employees are no less than Corona warriors. I would like to compliment the staff for putting best efforts during the fight against COVID.”
Goyal added that this retirement is an intermediate station in one’s life journey, the later half of the journey can be interesting if one decides to do something better for the country and be the leader of transformation. “If we spare some time from our life and utilise our experiences from our life in the service of the nation, our country’s future can become bright. We may encourage the next generation in a better way and leave a better country for them,” he said, according to a PIB release.
He referred to cleanliness, a small act which resulted in a transformational change. He urged the retirees to continue to perform small acts which can bring discernible changes in society like rain water harvesting, production of manure from wet waste, and thinking of innovative ways to increase production of farmers’ harvest. He also suggested that all the officers/staff who retired from Railways have the vast experience of working in Government sector. They may further inform and educate the common people about Government of India’s policies and programmes. It may be one of the big contributions for making their life better.
Addressing retirees, Suresh C. Angadi said, “It is a great pleasure to be with you all. Railways and the country can never forget the services you have rendered. Your advise/suggestion is always welcome to motivate the young staff. Railwaymen are always Railwaymen.”