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Indian Railways Confers 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 100 Awardees

Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025 on 100 officers and employees in recognition of their exceptional service and outstanding contributions. The award ceremony will be held on January 9 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will present the awards to honour individuals whose work has significantly strengthened railway operations, safety, and public service delivery across the country.

Why These Awards Matter?

The Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar is one of the highest service awards of Indian Railways. These awards recognize:

Innovation – Process improvements and productivity enhancement
Courage and Selflessness – Protection of passengers and railway property
Operational Excellence – Safety, maintenance, and infrastructure protection
Institutional Excellence – Best-performing Railway Zones
Exemplary Service – Outstanding contributions across diverse areas

Award Categories and Recognition

100 Awardees Selected:

17 Officers – Innovation and process improvements
22 Personnel – Exceptional courage and selfless service
14 Officers – Revenue augmentation and vigilance efforts
19 Employees – Operational excellence and safety
16 Awardees – Major projects completed on record timelines
10 Personnel – Outstanding diverse functional performance
2 Sportspersons – National and international sporting achievements

26 Shields presented to best-performing Railway Zones across various categories.

Special Achievements Recognized

The awards acknowledge personnel who:

Ensured safe operations during Mahakumbh event
Maintained critical services during Operation Sindoor
Introduced Ballast Cleaning Machines on challenging track sections
Improved track safety and ride quality significantly
Contributed to long-term maintenance efficiency
Curbed ticketless travel and theft
Expanded railway infrastructure and network capacity

Event Details

Award Ceremony:

Date: January 9, 2025
Venue: Yashobhoomi (India’s largest convention and exhibition centre), New Delhi
Presiding: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT)

Distinguished Guests:

Ministers of State: V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh
Railway Board Chairman and CEO: Satish Kumar
Railway Board Members
General Managers of Railway Zones and Production Units

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