Railway PROs Seek Cadre Upgradation: Speaker Om Birla Steps In
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla promised to address the demands of Indian Railways public relations officers with the Minister of Railways. During a seminar in Kota, these officers discussed cadre upgradation and departmental challenges, aiming to strengthen their role in bridging communication between the government and the public.

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During an All India Railway Public Relations Seminar in Kota, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla assured members of the Indian Railways' public relations cadre that he would advocate for their demands, notably cadre upgradation, with the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The seminar highlighted the vital role of public relations officers in sharing information about train services, strengthening trust between the government and citizens. Discussions focused on operational practices, responsibilities, and structural hurdles facing the department.
A representative body, the Bhartiya Railway Jansampark Karmi Kalyan Samiti, emphasized the session's importance in charting future strategies, enhancing department efficiency, and advocating for cadre restructuring. The event also underscored strong departmental unity and presented a forum to convey cadre concerns to policymakers.
(With inputs from agencies.)