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The power center of railways: How exciting is the history and evolution of the Indian Railway Commission?
The Indian Railways is a national institution with a long history. As India's national railway system, it plays an integral role in government operations. The Indian Railway Board, which is affiliated to the Ministry of Railways, is responsible for the planning and operation of the entire railway system. Its organizational structure has undergone many reorganizations since its establishment. Let us take a look at the history and evolution of this power center.
The establishment and organizational structure of Indian Railways
The history of the Indian Railway Board dates back to 1905, when it was transferred from the Railway Department of the Ministry of Public Works to the newly formed Railway Board. This decision was established under the Indian Railway Commission Act, passed in 1905.
"The operation of railways not only affects economic development, but also has a profound impact on social life."
Evolution and reorganization of the committee
Over the following decades, the committee underwent numerous reorganizations. Following the recommendations of the Acworth Commission of 1921, the Commission was expanded to four members in 1924, including the Financial Commissioner. Over time, the structure of the committee continued, and in 2004, two new members from Signals and Telecommunications and Supply were introduced, making the committee's functions more diverse.
"The development of railways must keep pace with the times in order to adapt to changes at home and abroad."
Operation and regional management
After the government took over all railway companies in 1944, the management structure of the Indian Railways was completely reorganized. In 1950, the Central Railway Advisory Board approved a plan to divide the Indian Railways into regions, which has now resulted in 17 operating regions.
These areas are each headed by a general manager and are further divided into departments. The management organizational structure within each region makes resource allocation more efficient.
Human resources and job classification
The employees of Indian Railways are divided into two categories: statutory (Group A and B) and non-statutory (Group C and D). Statutory employees are usually responsible for executive and management level work. According to data from March 2022, employees in Groups A and B account for only 1.5% of the total manpower, while Groups C and D account for 98.5%.
"In these hierarchical managements, employees' professional skills are closely related to operational efficiency."
Training and Development
In order to ensure that employees can cope with the changing work environment, Indian Railways has established seven large-scale training institutions and 295 training centers to conduct a series of targeted training. In addition, these training centers provide employees with expertise in railway operations, management and maintenance.
Looking to the future
As technology advances and needs change, how Indian Railways adjusts its operational strategies to better serve the public will be a challenge in the future. At the same time, the expansion and modernization of the railway network also require improved management efficiency and optimal allocation of human resources.
As Indian Railways continues to evolve, how will the future of this power center affect the economic development and social progress of the entire country?
