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‘PREM’ MEETING HELD OVER WESTERN RAILWAY

VARIOUS INITIATIVES & MEASURES FOR EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE DISCUSSED

Photo Caption: Shri Alok Kansal - General Manager, Western Railway discussing various issues with the PHODs, officers and office bearers of recognised unions through video link o­n Friday, 21st May, 2021

Participation of Railway Employees in Management (PREM) Meeting was held over Western Railway o­n Friday, 21st May, 2021 through virtual platform. The meeting was chaired by Shri Alok Kansal - General Manager, Western Railway and was attended by Additional General Manager, Principal Head of Departments as well as office bearers of Recognised Unions & Associations of Western Railway.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the subject matter of the meeting was "Various schemes for welfare of serving railway employees and their families". A powerpoint presentation was made by Principal Chief Personnel Officer covering the various steps taken and schemes available for the welfare of serving railway employees and their families. During the meeting, various suggestions were given by participants in this forum mainly underlining the subject matter of the meeting. GM Shri Kansal highlighted various initiatives and steps taken to deal with treatment of COVID-19 pandemic in Railway hospitals. He also mentioned the critical role of Railways in transportation of many essential & lifesaving commodities including oxygen tankers, procurement of life – saving medicines, vaccination drive, etc. General Manager assured that all possible efforts will be ensured and no stone will be left unturned in taking timely and appropriate steps for the welfare of railway employees and their families. He further stated that the suggestions received during the meeting will be critically examined.

Shri Thakur further stated that various welfare schemes are provided for the benefit of the railway employees & their families which are mostly covered under the Staff Benefit Fund (SBF). The fund from SBF is utilised towards grant of Scholarships for wards of employees, women empowerment activities, immediate financial assistance to railway employees during serious sickness and affected with accidents as well as relief in times of crisis arising out of floods, famines, landslide, fire or any other calamity. Further, assistance is also extended to employees with physical disabilities & to their physically/mentally challenged wards, in need of special equipment including purchase of wheel chairs, other aides, special software etc. and for developing Occupational Skills by organizing workshops, seminars, camps etc. In the financial year 2020-21, Western Railway utilized Rs. 6.5 crores of Staff Benefit Fund to extend valuable welfare services to its staff & family members.

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        प्रेस विज्ञप्ति/ Press Release No. 368  Dt: 30.01.2021                     

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN OF SWRWWO SCHOOL

The South Western Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (SWRWWO) under the leadership of Smt Sujata Singh, President is actively participating in the welfare activities of the Railway fraternity by running schools and encouraging the wards of Railway men by scholarships and awards to the students who have excelled in their academics.

The Scholarship awards function of the SWRWWO's English Medium High School, Gadag Road was held o­n 30.01.2021 at Hubballi.    Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, General Manager, South Western Railway was the Chief Guest of the function.  During the function,  Merit Scholarship Certificates along with Cash Prizes amounting to Rs 2.22 lakhs were distributed to the 59 children of Railway Employees of both Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' staff who have secured 85%  & above marks in SSLC.  Scholarships and cash awards were also awarded to those student who scored 80% & above in PUC – II, Degree and Technical Degree courses to encourage and motivate them for their excellent academic performance.

Shri Singh appreciated the services of the organization and the teachers and congratulated all the awardees and said that the number of awardees should increase year after year. He also asked the students to inculcate the qualities of Swami Vivekananda who was hardworking and fearless.  He congratulated the parents and asked them to motivate their children. He asked the parents to not o­nly encourage them in academics but also in all-round development in cultural and sports activities. 

Smt.  Sujata Singh, President / SWRWWO, Smt P.  Aruna Kumari, Treasurer and Senior executive members of SWRWWO Officers of SWR graced the occasion along with the parents of the children of the school.  Shri Arvind Malkhede, DRM/UBL, Shri P Ravi Kumar, PCME/SWR, Shri Vipul Kumar, PCE/SWR and senior officers were present.

On this occasion the top three toppers of SWRWWO's English medium School in SSLC exams held in 2020 were also awarded with Cash prizes. Ms Sherley Gottimukkula, Scored the Highest marks followed by   Ms Gundu Jessica, second highest and Master Mohammed Zaid, third highest marks in SSLC exams in 2019-20 were awarded cash awards.

Smt  Rekha Kaushal Secretary / SWRWWO presented a report o­n the various welfare activities taken over by the organization.   A colorful cultural programme displayed by the children of the school and Bharth Scouts and Guides was organized at the conclusion of the function. Smt Anita Premnarayan anchored the function & Smt Anita Shastri proposed the Vote of Thanks.

                                                                   Chief Public Relations Officer                                                                    South Western Railway, Hubballi