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| North Central Railway Emerges as a Pioneer in Empowering Persons with Disabilities | |
In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan” and the motto of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas,” North Central Railway (NCR) has achieved a significant milestone in the field of empowerment and inclusive employment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
North Central Railway, General Manager Shri N. P. Singh, NCR started his efforts since the beginning of the year and issued directives to the three divisions for providing employment to Divyangjans wherever possible. In tune with it, NCR has provided employment to more than 380 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) through various contractual engagements. This initiative is a significant step towards promoting equal opportunity, social justice, and inclusive growth in the true spirit of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
Various contractual personnel are engaged by the NCR among which around 400 are Persons with Disabilities working in diverse roles. These include Automatic Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) Operators, Station Announcers, Data Entry Operators, one Station one Product (OSOP) Stall Operators, and several other customer service and operational assignments.
Notably, North Central Railway has not limited its efforts merely to providing employment opportunities. In a further step towards long-term empowerment and self-reliance, 100 Divyangjan youths are being provided skill training under the Act Apprenticeship Scheme, thereby enhancing their employability and future career prospects.
The initiative spans all three divisions of North Central Railway—Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Agra—as well as various workshops and production units. Of the total contractual PwBD workforce, 200 are engaged in Prayagraj Division, a 100 in Jhansi Division, and 63 in Agra Division. Additional opportunities have also been created in various workshops and production units located in Jhansi.
North Central Railway’s commitment to inclusion is also reflected in its regular workforce. At present, 784 employees with disabilities are serving in the permanent cadre of NCR, including 15 employees recruited during the year 2025–26. This demonstrates the organization’s sustained commitment towards creating an inclusive and special ability-friendly workplace.
North Central Railway remains committed to creating new avenues for employment, skill development, and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities and will continue to undertake focused initiatives in this direction.
(Dr. Amit Malaviya)
Sr. PRO