Indian Railways is set to honour 101 dedicated employees and officers with the prestigious 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2024 for their outstanding contributions. The award ceremony, themed “Mai Hoon Bhartiya Rail,” will take place on December 21, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will confer the awards.
The event will be attended by Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh, Chairman & CEO of Railway Board, Satish Kumar, Members of the Railway Board, and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units.
Recognition of Excellence: A total of 101 Railway personnel have been selected across various categories, including innovation, revenue generation, safety improvements, operational efficiency, security, project completion, and sports.
Promoting Innovation and Efficiency: Fifteen employees have been recognised for their contributions to driving innovation, enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and promoting indigenous technology.
Honouring Bravery and Selflessness: Sixteen employees will be honoured for their extraordinary bravery in safeguarding lives and Railway property, showcasing selfless dedication to safety.
Revenue Enhancement and Combating Malpractices: Seventeen employees have been selected for their efforts in increasing Railway revenue and combating ticketless travel and revenue theft.
Operational Excellence and Asset Protection: Twenty-two employees have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to Rail operations, safety, security, and asset protection.
Record-Breaking Project Completion: Sixteen employees have been selected for completing Railway projects within record time.
Recognizing Sports Achievements: Two sportsmen will be honoured for their outstanding performances in national and international sports competitions, bringing pride to Indian Railways.
Celebrating Contributions Across Departments: Thirteen employees from various departments, including medical, personnel, and track maintenance, will also be recognised for their significant contributions.
Best-Performing Zones: In addition to individual awards, 22 Shields will be presented to the best-performing Railway Zones in various categories, acknowledging their overall excellence.
This ceremony celebrates the dedication, hard work, and exceptional contributions of Railway personnel, showcasing their efforts to make Indian Railways more efficient, safe, and passenger-friendly.
