200 Metric Tonnes of Papers disposed under Special Cleanliness

drive

Over 4 Crore Records Digitised, a Significant Step Towards

Promoting Paperless Working

Prayagraj, Oct 28 (HS): North Central Railway is making

continuous efforts to simplify, streamline and enhance transparency in its

office functioning through the digitisation of records. In this direction,

General Manager, North Central Railway, Naresh Pal Singh, today released a

documentary highlighting the achievements and significance of the record

digitisation programme. Divisional Railway Managers from various divisions of North

Central Railway, along with senior railway officials, were present on the

occasion.

The documentary showcased the initiatives being undertaken

to promote a digital work culture, ensure the safe and systematic preservation

of records, and reduce dependence on physical documents. This initiative marks

an important step towards modernising railway operations and encouraging the

effective use of technology in official work.

North Central Railway has digitised over 4 crore records so

far. During the ongoing Special Cleanliness drive over the zone, around 200

Metric Tonnes of papers were disposed off. In addition, the disposal of old

records has helped free up approximately 25,000 square feet of office space,

while storage capacity of over 58 terabytes has been developed for the

preservation of digital records. Digitisation is making it easier to access

essential documents while saving time and effort in record maintenance and

retrieval.

On the occasion, General Manager Naresh Pal Singh

appreciated the efforts undertaken under the digitisation programme and

emphasised the need to continue the process systematically. He directed the

concerned officials and staff to progressively digitise the remaining records

and stressed the wider adoption of digital tools in office operations to

promote a paperless work culture. This initiative by North Central Railway is

contributing significantly towards improving administrative efficiency,

optimising the use of available resources and developing a more environmentally

sustainable work culture.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi