Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Eastern Railway Announces Women’s Welfare Measures on Raksha Bandhan
Eastern Railway celebrated Raksha Bandhan by focusing on its women employees.
General Manager Gitika Pandey invited women to discuss their experiences and ideas.
The railway also recognised athletes Triyasha Paul, Soniya Thakur and Laxmi Hembrom.
It announced classes and workshops about wellness, money, nutrition, mental health and workplace safety.
A special counselling room will be created for employees who need private mental health support.
Facilities where women employees can eat and rest will also be improved.
Women now work in many railway jobs, including driving trains and working in yards and workshops.
Railway officials said the measures are intended to create a more respectful and supportive workplace.
Eastern Railway held a women’s empowerment session for employees during its Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
General Manager Gitika Pandey encouraged professional growth, workplace well-being and open discussion.
Track cyclist Triyasha Paul received a specialised cycle before representing India at the Asian Games in Japan.
Eastern Railway announced wellness, financial planning, nutrition, mental health and sexual harassment awareness programmes.
Facilities for women employees will be improved, including expanded and proposed Ladies’ Tiffin Rooms.
- Who
- Eastern Railway, General Manager Gitika Pandey, women employees and railway staff.
- What
- A Raksha Bandhan programme focused on women’s empowerment, employee welfare and workplace amenities.
- When
- Friday, during Raksha Bandhan; the Asian Games were described as taking place later this year.
- Where
- Eastern Railway, including Fairlie Place and the New Koilaghat Building in Kolkata.
- Why
- To support women’s professional growth, employee well-being, dignity, safety and a better work culture.
- Organiser
- Eastern Railway
- General manager
- Gitika Pandey
- Recognised athlete
- Track cyclist Triyasha Paul received a specialised track cycle.
- Sports recognition
- Archers Soniya Thakur and Laxmi Hembrom received arrows in recognition of their achievements.
- Employee support
- Planned measures include wellness, wealth management, nutrition, mental health and sexual harassment awareness sessions.
- Mental health facility
- A specialised room for one-to-one employee counselling is being established.
- Workplace amenities
- The Ladies’ Tiffin Room at Fairlie Place will be augmented, and space is being identified for another room at the New Koilaghat Building.