The Indian railway system underwent significant changes through various committees and government decisions. The Acworth Committee recommended consolidation and nationalization of railways, leading to the establishment of the Railway Staff College. The Debroy Committee proposed reforms including merging the railway budget with the general budget and encouraging private participation. The creation of the Indian Railway Management Service and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya further impacted the future of railway officer training at the National Academy of Indian Railways.
With its inaugural run on 16 April 1853, Railways in India embarked on a journey of massive expansion. During the 19th century in a country as vast as India trains were the primary mode of transport both for the rich and poor alike. Hence in order to distinguish the train carrying a VIP an Insignia … Continue reading The Viceroy’s Insignia→
Nagpur, a significant city in India, houses the headquarters of Rastriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) and Deekshabhoomi, where Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism. It was also the site of key Congress sessions during India's freedom struggle. The Nagpur Railway Station holds personal memories for one individual, and nearby Sevagram Ashram was a key location for Gandhi's work.
Lawrence Bossidy once emphasized the paramount importance of hiring and developing people over strategies. This highlights the critical role of human resources in organizations, particularly in a manpower-intensive entity like Indian Railways. The historical evolution of HR management and its current state in Indian Railways, along with suggestions for improvement, underpin the vital role of HR in enhancing productivity and efficiency within the organization.
On 15th August 2022 India will complete 75 years of its independence. Prime Minister has given a call for celebrating this by launching “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” campaign on 12th March 2021, 75 weeks prior to the 15th August 2022. The campaign will end on 15th August 2023 and it will commemorate 75 years of … Continue reading Indian National Movement and Indian Railways→
Indian Railways is a vast organization with 10 departments and 10 different services, including technical, non-technical, and medical. Recruitment is through Civil Services Exam and Engineering Service Exam, with specific training for each service. Officers also undergo field training, management training, and foreign training. The introduction of IRMS will bring significant changes to the training process.
World environment day is celebrated every year on 5th of June. The day is celebrated as the environmental conservation day by the United Nations with the participation from the governments /NGOs worldwide to raise awareness regarding the environmental issues like global warming, deforestation, loss of wildlife etc. 5th June was chosen because the first UN … Continue reading Green HRM and Indian Railways→
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