JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) Officer Trainees at Lok Bhavan Jammu.
During the interactive session, the Lieutenant Governor shared his insights on the evolving landscape of mobility and exhorted the young officers to focus on developing tech-inspired railway infrastructure for developed India.
“Indian Railways transcends tracks and Infrastructure and it pulses as the very circulatory system of India’s aspirations. This vast network drives economic expansion, weaves social cohesion, and binds our nation as one.
From formidable mountain heights to remote rural habitation, Indian Railways threads together industry and marketplace while energizing the everyday lives of millions,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need for harnessing the wealth of operational, passenger, and freight data through scientific analysis to transform service delivery. He said, this tech and intelligence-driven approach will sharpen demand forecasting, help in optimizing resource allocation, help in reducing accident risks, and strengthen infrastructure.
“Smart technology holds the key to reimagining Indian Railways as a sleek, passenger-first mobility powerhouse for 21st Century.
India’s economy continues to grow, our cities are expanding and the demand for logistics steadily intensifies. Indian Railways is evolving to be swifter, safer and more dependable, with our emphasis placed on enhanced operations and optimal resource deployment,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the crucial role of reforms and technology in the freight sector.
“Dedicated freight corridors, modern logistics terminals, and integrated digital platforms can make freight transport faster, cheaper, and more competitive. It will reduce the cost for industries and give impetus to the Indian economy,” the Lieutenant Governor said,
He highlighted that developing a multimodal logistics network by linking rail with road and other modes of transport is the need of the future.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the Officer Trainees and encouraged them to look into fresh challenges and promising opportunities.
“Keep national interest paramount. Every file, every decision, and every order you make must have the ultimate objective of serving the nation and building a developed India,” he said.
The IRMS Officer Trainees are on their visit to the UT of Jammu Kashmir as a part of Bharat Darshan.
Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Course Directors- Shri Rahul, Professor (Traffic Planning & Costing) and Shri Pranjalya Parth Lathe, Professor (Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management and other senior officials were also present.
Meanwhile, LG Sinha also addressed at the Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. The event was organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages as a part of Republic Day celebrations.
“After decades, efforts to revitalize languages and elevate local culture to new heights on Jammu Kashmir’s sacred soil commenced in 2020. It remains our collective responsibility to advance this heritage not merely as memory, but as a living, breathing tradition,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the acclaimed poets participating in the Kavi Sammelan.
Highlighting the transformative influence of the literary community, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Poets wield an exceptional power and they can reform society’s inner architecture, propel its momentum forward, and breathe renewed vigor into the nation’s consciousness.
“A truly prosperous society-rich in material progress yet balanced in culture and spirit-needs the essential contributions of both Scientists and Poets.
To me, poetry forms a corridor linking the tangible with the ethereal. It is the craft that navigates us through existence and carries us across life’s expanse from familiar ground to undiscovered territory.
Poetry springs to life when inner emotions transcend verbal expression. A poet’s language evolves beyond simple communication and it reverberates with existence’s rhythm. In my view, poetry emerges precisely when raw feeling crystallizes into articulate form,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that culture provides direction to the soul, while economic empowerment grants it stability. He emphasised that a harmonious, progressive, and self-reliant society emerges solely from the balance of these two dimensions.
“We possess natural resources, human capability, and rich cultural heritage. Our sole need is wise and deliberate deployment of these resources. Achieving this will enable Jammu Kashmir to realize the people’s dreams while serving as a catalyst for national advancement,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Padma Shri Dr SP Varma; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to LG; Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary Culture; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shakti Kumar Pathak, Director Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB); Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range; Shruti Awasthi, Regional Director, IGNCA; Harvinder Kour, Secretary JKAACL, senior officers of Police and Civil Administration, prominent literary personalities and people from different walks of life attended the Kavi sammelan.
