Vijayawada Division celebrates 77th Independence Day

Shri Narendra A Patil, DRM inaugurates ‘Clean India – New India’ Selfie Point at Vijayawada Railway Station

South Central Railway, Vijayawada Division celebrated 77th Independence Day at Railway Mini Stadium, Vijayawada on 15th August, 2023. Shri Narendra A Patil, Divisional Railway Manager graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Shri Narendra A Patil, DRM hoisted the National Flag on the momentous occasion of 77th Independence Day. Accompanied by Shri Valleswara B Thokala, Sr. DSC, Vijayawada the DRM inspected the parade contingents of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Jack & Jill School, and SKCV School. He also received the ‘Guard of Honour’ at a huge gathering of Railway Officials and Staff at Railway Mini Stadium. 

Shri Narendra A Patil, DRM conveyed his greetings to the Railway employees and their family members. DRM read out South Central Railway General Manager’s Independence Day Message to SCRians. Interacting with Media, Shri Narendra A Patil said that Vijayawada Division is performing exceptionally well in Freight and Passenger segments due to dedicated and coordinated efforts of our Staff. DRM said that Divisional Gross Earnings till July-2023 is Rs.1862.27 Crore. Vijayawada Division registered an increase of 9.05% increase over the previous year.  The DRM stated in terms of loading there is an increase of 4.68% over the corresponding period of last year. He emphasized that Infrastructural works are always a top priority for the Division and all the super critical projects are progressing at fast pace.

Later, Shri Narendra A Patil presented medals and certificates to 18 meritorious Railway Staff for their outstanding contribution. DRM felicitated M Prasanth, Track Maintainer for bagging bronze medal in Sr. Nationals in Handball competition. DRM and Branch Officers witnessed the cultural programmes. The children from Jack & Jill School, SKCV High School and Bharat Scouts & Guides, Vijayawada performed various cultural programmes like dance, singing and fashion show. 

At Vijayawada Railway Station, Shri Narendra A Patil, DRM inaugurated the ‘Clean India – New India’ Selfie point set up by Central Bureau of Communications, placed at Old Booking Office Concourse, Vijayawada. 

The DRM congratulated and announced cash award all the departments involved in the arrangements. 

SCRWWO, Vijayawada Division, President, Dr. Varsha Patil hoisted the national Tricolour at Jack & Jill School along with the executive members of SCRWWO. Dr. Varsha Patil along with the Executive Members of SCRWWO also visited the Divisional Railway Hospital, Vijayawada and donated fruits to the inpatients.

Shri D Srinivasa Rao, ADRM, Infrastructure; Shri M Srikanth, ADRM, Operations; Dr. Sarada, ACMS; Shri Rambabu Vavilapalli, Sr.DCM; Shri M Ravi Kiran, Sr.DME; Shri R C Sahoo, Sr.DEnHM; Shri D Narendra Varma, Sr. DOM; Shri S. Varun Babu, Sr.DEN, Co-ord; Shri T Suresh Babu, Sr.DEE, Maintenance; Shri P V Ramana Rao, Sr. DEN, South; Shri M Bala Muralidhar, Sr. DPO; Shri Md Ali Khan, DCM, South; Shri K Sridhar, DEN East; Ms. Nusrat M Mandrupkar, PRO, Other Officers and staff participated in the Independence Day Celebrations along with families, and school children.