Indian Railway Controllers: Challenges and Recommendations

A report by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) highlights the challenges faced by section controllers in the Indian Railways, including unattractive pay, stress from vacancies, and lack of amenities. Recommendations include pay grade upgradation, more refresher courses, and improved basic amenities to enhance efficiency and well-being.

In a recent study, the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has shed light on the manifold challenges faced by section controllers in the Indian Railways. The comprehensive report identifies stress from heavy workload due to vacancies, unattractive pay scales, and the absence of basic amenities as primary issues.

The report, submitted to the Railway Board, proposes a series of measures to address these problems. These include upgrading the initial pay scale to make the position more attractive, revamping the selection process, and increasing the frequency of refresher courses for better skill and knowledge updates.

Additionally, the study recommends installing essential amenities like water purifiers and restrooms, and suggests introducing health programs such as yoga and meditation to tackle lifestyle-related health issues prevalent among section controllers.

(With inputs from agencies.)