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  • Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw returns to Odisha’s Balasore for Yoga Day

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw returns to Odisha’s Balasore for Yoga Day

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday returned to Odisha’s Balasore, where he spent days leading the rescue work after a tragedy involving three trains claimed more than 200 lives earlier this month, to take part in yoga day celebrations with 7,000 people, ministry officials said.

    On Tuesday, Vaishnaw, who is on a three-day visit to the state, took part in the Rath Yatra and also spent hours thanking the first responders, locals, NGOs, district administration officials and hospital staff in the Bahanaga accident.

    Vaishnaw also allocated Rs 2 crore for the development of the village and the hospital. The Vande Bharat train too played a role in the International Day of Yoga celebrations with passengers on the Bhopal-Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express performing the first “yoga pranam” in tune with the rising sun, the Railways said.
    The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga. Recognising its universal appeal, in December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.

    Union ministers and chief ministers were among the many who participated in the celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official State Visit to the US, wished the people on the occasion and said the coming together of more than 180 countries on India’s call is “historic”.

    Modi will lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York later in the day.

  • Speed up the recruitment process: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to Vinod Kumar

    Speed up the recruitment process: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to Vinod Kumar

    Hyderabad: Pointing out that shortage of staff due to vacant posts was severely hampering functioning of the railways and compromising passenger safety, Telangana State Planning Board vice-chairman B Vinod Kumar on Monday urged Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnav to expedite and prioritise the recruitment process.

    In a letter to Union minister he pointed out that there were 3.12 lakh vacancies in railways and over 30,000 alone in the South Central Railway (SCR). The staggering number of vacancies is alarming and raises significant concerns about the operational efficiency and safety of the railway network, he said.

    Vinod Kumar said SCR was a vital railway zone that serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It plays a crucial role in transportation of passengers and goods, serving as a lifeline for millions of people. However, shortage of staff due to vacant posts was severely hampering functioning of the railways and compromising passenger safety.

    “It is imperative that recruitment process is expedited and prioritised to fill the vacancies with competent persons who possess necessary skills and expertise to handle responsibilities associated with the role. “By doing so we can mitigate the risks posed by under-qualified personnel and work towards preventing future disasters. The safety and well-being of the railway system and its passengers should always remain our top priority,” said Vinod Kumar.

    He pointed out that several key positions, such as ticket collectors, station masters, locomotive pilots, track maintainers, and other technical staff, remain unfilled in SCR. “This manpower shortage has led to numerous issues, including inadequate safety measures, lack of regular maintenance checks, resulting in potential safety hazards for both passengers and staff, delays and disruptions, overburdening staff, deteriorating service quality.

    The BRS leader urged the Union minister’s immediate intervention to address shortage of staff in SCR. He suggested fast-tracking the recruitment process, ensuring adequate training facilities, attractive incentives and collaboration with educational institutions. These would not only address the staff shortages, but also contribute to overall development and growth of SCR. It will enhance the operational efficiency, safety standards and passenger experience, thereby aligning with the government’s vision of a robust and modern railway system, he added