Prayagraj, 18 Oct (HS): Placing the comprehensive health,

welfare, and safety of its dedicated workforce at the forefront, , North

Central Railway with the watchword of “Healthy Staff, Healthy Railway” has been

successfully driving various health and welfare programs under the

compassionate and warmhearted leadership of General Manager Shri Naresh Pal

Singh. In alignment with this vision, special health camps, specialized

screening drives, and comprehensive welfare initiatives have been organized

with a dedicated focus on contractual staff, sanitation workers (Safai Mitras),

and station-based workers who often have limited opportunities to access

regular health advice and preventive care. These targeted welfare programs aim to bridge healthcare

gaps for contractual personnel, ensuring they receive essential support,

doorstep medical check-ups, and protective safety gear.

Key Programs and Contractual Staff Welfare Activities

Targeted Health Screenings for Contractual Personnel:

Specialized health check-up camps were organized specifically prioritizing

contractual staff and sanitation workers. Comprehensive clinical examinations,

including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hemoglobin screenings, were

conducted at their workplaces to ensure early detection and prompt medical

intervention. Apart from it Ayushman Card are being made for contractual

employees by undertaking a intensive drive at various locations, hospitals,

workshops, sheds and station etc

Safety Equipment and Protective Gear Distribution:

Demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety and dignity

of contractual workers and Safai Mitras, essential personal protective

equipment (PPE kits), safety masks, and required gear were distributed during

dedicated welfare drives to safeguard them during sanitation and maintenance

tasks.

Health, Wellness, and Stress Management Sessions:

Interactive sessions covering yoga, relaxation techniques, healthy eating,

lifestyle modification, and stress management were held to support the physical

and mental resilience of all workers, including contractual employees.

Life-Saving Skills and First Aid Training: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

demonstrations and First Aid training programs were conducted for the

workforce. Furthermore, a dedicated First Aid book in the local language was

published to empower contractual staff and common people with vital life-saving

knowledge.

Solid Waste Management (SWM) and Cleanliness Drives: Under

the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' and 'Swachhata Pakhwada' campaigns, extensive

cleanliness drives, Shramdan (voluntary labor), anti-plastic awareness

campaigns, and the implementation of the four-stream waste segregation system

(green, blue, red, and black bins) were carried out across railway colonies and

stations.

Commitment to Workforce and Contractual Employee Welfare: The visionary leadership and empathetic approach of General

Manager Shri Naresh Pal Singh ensure that every segment of the railway

ecosystem—especially ground-level contractual staff, sanitation workers, and

supporting personnel—receives inclusive healthcare, robust occupational safety,

and continuous personal well-being support. North Central Railway remains

firmly dedicated to fostering an inclusive, healthy, and supportive work

environment for all its workers.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi