HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ON RAILWAYS
ON SAFETY STRATEGY
Human resource development
will continue to be the most vital plan of safety strategy on
Indian Railways. Accordingly, safety officials have been empowered,
additional financial and administrative powers to Zonal and Divisional
heads given, modernization of training institutes for better output
and filling up of safety staff within one year effected. Multi-layer
and super inspection at various levels will supplement these steps.
Besides, stress and
strain on line capacity may get further reduced and resultant
impact on safety consciousness experienced through execution of
line capacity works targeted to ease congestion on main routes
and arteries of Indian Railway’s network. Another major initiative
taken recently is the review of Disaster Management System. Well-considered
recommendations will be implemented to mitigate sufferings of
accident victims.
In addition, enhanced
powers have been given to General Managers for safety works. Safety
Department has been opened to major five disciplines for making
it broad based. Added to this, multi-disciplinary teams are being
formed to undertake short and long-term research projects related
to analysis of accidents for management decisions and actions.
Besides, Safety department has been empowered to have an assertive
role in administrative action relating to accidents. Railway Recruitment
Boards have been revamped and cleansed up for induction of better
manpower. Anti-sabotage measures have also been initiated.
