Bilaspur. In the new era, women are taking Indian Railways to new heights by shouldering important responsibilities shoulder to shoulder with men. South East Central Railway stands as a lighthouse with 3655 women who are actively contributing in various departments including operations, security, gua
This transformational effort is being led by 1988 batch IRTS officer Ninu Itiera, who is setting an example. Under her guidance, South East Central Railway is scaling new heights. Pratibha Bansod has created history as the first DEMU pilot of Raipur division, driving trains in remote Naxal-affected areas of southern Chhattisgarh. She drove a passenger train up to Gudum station in Bastar.
Another example of this change is that Itwari station in Nagpur division is being managed entirely by women, with Ashlesha Patil heading the Passenger Reservation System (PRS). Similarly, passenger services at Gondia station are efficiently looked after by Simi Arora, while Jyoti Gothmage heads the operations at Nainpur station in Kanha region.
Women in security roles like Sunita Minj are taking the lead by securing the Ambikapur RPF post, demonstrating their potential in traditionally male-dominated areas. This diversity extends to essential facilities like toilets and running rooms, which were once only for men, now reflecting a more inclusive railway ecosystem.
These initiatives underline Indian Railways’ commitment to become more customer-centric and inclusive, leveraging the diverse talents and leadership of women across its operational spectrum.
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