New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the department recruited 5 lakh employees in the last decade a number slightly higher than the previous decade. He made the statement at the national convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association, held on Ajani Railway Ground in Nagpur.
The minister said the recruitment number between 2004 and 2014 was 4.4 lakh. He also highlighted the introduction of an annual recruitment calendar for the first time in Indian Railways’ history. According to an official statement, the event was attended by the association president B L Bhairava, Central Railway General Manager Dharamveer Meena, and South East Central Railway General Manager Neenu. Vaishnaw also appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture of giving a bow to the Constitution before entering Parliament, according to the statement.
“Respect for the Constitution goes beyond symbolism; it is reflected in action,” he said ahead of the Constitution Day on Tuesday. The minister said 12,000 general coaches are currently under production. Vaishnaw at the event unveiled a souvenir commemorating the association’s efforts and earlier paid his tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar at the Central Memorial in Deekshabhoomi.
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