Northern Railway Honors Excellence: 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar

Northern Railway's Ashok Kumar Verma presented the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar to 94 officials for their outstanding service. The ceremony highlighted dedication to rail network development. Additionally, 30 'Efficiency Shields' were awarded, underscoring exceptional departmental performance. Verma emphasized infrastructure modernization and cultural transformation within Indian Railways.

Northern Railway General Manager Ashok Kumar Verma celebrated the exceptional contributions of 94 officials by bestowing them with the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar at a ceremony in the national capital.

Hosted at the National Railway Museum, the event lauded the officials for their dedication to the seamless operation and progressive development of the rail network. In addition to personal accolades, 30 'Efficiency Shields' were distributed to departments that excelled in various operational criteria over the past year.

In his address, Verma underscored the crucial role of Northern Railway in achieving the Prime Minister's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. He stressed the importance of infrastructure modernization, safety standards, and cultural change within the workforce, urging a shift to a citizen-focused approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)