Jammu, Jan 26 (KNO): Terming Indian Railways as the “circulatory system of India’s aspirations” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that it drives economic growth, strengthens social cohesion, and connects the nation from remote rural areas to major industrial hubs.
Interacting with Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) Officer Trainees at Lok Bhavan here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “From formidable mountain heights to remote rural habitation, Indian Railways threads together industry and marketplace while energizing the everyday lives of millions.”
While sharing his insights on the evolving landscape of mobility, LG Sinha urged the young officers to focus on developing tech-inspired railway infrastructure for developed India. “Indian Railways transcends tracks and Infrastructure and it pulses as the very circulatory system of India's aspirations. This vast network drives economic expansion, weaves social cohesion, and binds our nation as one,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need for harnessing the wealth of operational, passenger, and freight data through scientific analysis to transform service delivery.
He said, “This technology and intelligence-driven approach will sharpen demand forecasting, help in optimizing resource allocation, help in reducing accident risks, and strengthening infrastructure.
“Smart technology holds the key to reimagining Indian Railways as a sleek, passenger-first mobility powerhouse for 21st Century,” LG Sinha added.
He said, “India's economy continues to grow, our cities are expanding and the demand for logistics steadily intensifies. Indian Railways is evolving to be swifter, safer and more dependable, with our emphasis placed on enhanced operations and optimal resource deployment.”
The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the crucial role of reforms and technology in the freight sector. “Dedicated freight corridors, modern logistics terminals, and integrated digital platforms can make freight transport faster, cheaper, and more competitive. It will reduce the cost for industries and give impetus to the Indian economy,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He highlighted that developing a multimodal logistics network by linking rail with road and other modes of transport is the need of the future.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the officer trainees and encouraged them to look into fresh challenges and promising opportunities. “Keep national interest paramount. Every file, every decision, and every order you make must have the ultimate objective of serving the nation and building a developed India,” he said.
The IRMS Officer Trainees are on their visit to the UT of Jammu Kashmir as a part of Bharat Darshan.
Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Course Directors- Rahul, Professor (Traffic Planning & Costing) and Pranjalya Parth Lathe, Professor (Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management and other senior officials were also present—(KNO)