{"id":27152,"date":"2026-08-04T21:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=27152"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:05:18","slug":"indian-railways-witnessed-massive-transformation-under-pm-modi-lg-sinha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/indian-railways-witnessed-massive-transformation-under-pm-modi-lg-sinha\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways witnessed massive transformation under PM Modi: LG Sinha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Says dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari realised<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Srinagar, Aug 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that Indian Railways witnessed massive transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s rule during the past 12- years.<\/p>\n<p>While talking to the officer trainees of the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, Lucknow, who are on the field visit to Jammu Kashmir the Lieutenant Governor, according to the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO) emphasized the key role of Indian Railways in India\u2019s transformation. He highlighted the progress achieved over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cElectrification at record levels, the expansion of the dedicated Freight Corridor, the realization of the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the launch of world-class Vande Bharat trains, and modernization of stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme are hallmarks of this new era. It must be noted by the officer trainees that Indian Railways is no longer just a passenger transport system but the driving force of economic development, logistics efficiency, and national unity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted their important role in shaping the future of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) and expressed immense pleasure in interacting with the 69 officer trainees selected through the Civil Services Examination in 2022, 2023, and 2024 batch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are the torchbearers of New India\u2019s pace, capability, and resolve. The diversity of backgrounds among the trainees, spanning engineering, medicine, law, science, and the arts, and representing states\/UTs across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, and Chandigarh, reflects the soul of India. This diversity transforms into a shared national purpose during training, making the Institute a true laboratory of national unity,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p>\n<p>The Lieutenant Governor urged the officer trainees to embrace their responsibilities as tough administrators and also as nation-builders. He also stressed the importance of efficiency in freight and passenger transportation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery minute saved reduces logistics costs, strengthens industry competitiveness, and enhances India\u2019s global standing. Officers of IRMS, IRPFS, and Accounts must balance administrative discipline with human sensitivity, ensuring safety, financial prudence, and public service,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Lieutenant Governor outlined three guiding principles for the trainees including continuous innovation through digital technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems, citizen-first service with respect, accessibility, and sensitivity for all passengers and freight customers and integrity and transparency as custodians of unprecedented national investments in Indian Railways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndia is moving forward with confidence towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Your decisions, strategies, and leadership will directly shape the future of millions of Indians. I hope you will remain dedicated to the selfless service of Mother India, lighting the path to a bright and prosperous future,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p>\n<p>Rahul, Course Director and Professor (Traffic Planning &amp; Costing), officials and faculty members of Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management were also present. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Says dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari realised Srinagar, Aug 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that Indian Railways witnessed massive transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s rule during the past 12- years. 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