Indian Railway at a Glance
Golden Journey of Indian Railway – At a Glance
1831-33 : A thought to create railway development for the transportation between Madras and Bangalore cropped up.
1844 : R. S. Stephenson thought of creating East India Railway.
1845-46 : Survey work for new rail line for Calcutta–Delhi.
1848-49 : Construction of Howrah and Raniganj rail line.
1850 : Construction of Indian Peninsular Railway company for rail line between Bombay thane and Calcutta–Mirzapur rail line began.
1853 : Inauguration of Indian Railway on 16 April, 1853 by running train between Boribundar (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) and Thane.
1856 : Madras Railway company opened Madras Arkonam for passenger transportation.
1857 : Northern Railway began its first train between Allahabad and Kanpur on March.
1860 : Morse Telegraph Telecommunication started by Indian Railway.
1860-68 : Immediate Guarantee System began East Indian Railway Great India Peninsula Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway and Madras states Railway participated in it.
1869-81 : Under new system state government were authorised to lay rail lines.
1890 : Indian Railway Act passed.
1905 : Formation of Railway Board.
1922 : Re organisation of Railway and more right were given.
1924 : Rail Budget was separated from General Budget.
1925 : E.I.R and GIPR were given separate place and right in railway management.
1925 : First rail electrification of Harbour branch of Bombay with 1500 volt DC.
1928 : Electrification of Bombay Suburban Section of B.B. & C.I.R.
1931 : Electrification of Madras suburban section.
1937 : India got 3200 km long rail line on separation of Burma from India.
1939-42 : Security material for world war produced in railway workshops.
1942 : War transport established.
1947 : 11,200 km long rail line to Pakistan.
1950 : First steam engine manufactured by Chitranjan locomotive.
1950 : Nationalization of Indian Railway.
1953 : Railway centenary celebrated throughout the country.
1955 : First diesel locomotive plied on metre gauge in Neville and Gandhidham section.
1955 : Coach factory established in Perambur.
1957 : Bombay Madras rail line from 25 KVAC inaugurated, Railway security Force Act passed.
1958 : Electrification of Howrah–Vardhman section.
1961 : First electric engine Lokmanya was manufactured by Chitranjan Locomotive.
1962 : First electric train ran between Bombay and Pune.
1964 : Kunjaru Committee organised to bring reforms in Rail administration.
1964 : Production started in Diesel Locomotive works Varanasi.
1970 : First combined planning of Railway (1970-85) started.
1972 : Manufacturing of steam engines stopped in Chitranjan Rail Engine Factory from 5 February, Jammu appeared on Indian railway map.
1974 : Third class in railway banished.
1976 : IRCON established in April.
1977 : Railway Time Table ‘Train At a Glance’ launched.
1979 : Central organisation for modernisation of workshop established.
1978 : Double Decker train service ‘Panchvati Express’ began between Bombay–Pune on 12 April.
1982 : Palace on Wheel started.
1984 : Metro train inaugurated in Calcutta.
1985 : Nation's first computerised reservation center began in New Delhi on 15 November, 1985, second combined planning (1985–2000) began.
1986 : Indian Railway Finance Corporation established.
1987 : Center for Railway Information Service established in New Delhi.
1988 : Indian Rail Electricity Institute established in Nasik optical fiber Communication Service started between Churchgate–Virat in 1988. India’s first Shatabdi Express New Delhi–Jhansi) launched.
1989 : Formation of Railway Time Committee and Railway Dhaba Authority.
1990 : Goods passengers train service began between India and Bangladesh.
1991 : First train service in Mizoram from Bhai Rabi station began on 6 March ‘Palace on Wheels’ started with new decore.
1992 : RFFC established. ‘Apna Wagon’ scheme began. For the first time in the world first women special Train between Churchgate–Borivallie on 5 May started.
1993 : Sleeper class began on 1st April. Formation of Ojha Committee to solve the problems of Konkan railway
1994 : Rail passengers Insurance Scheme launched. First Rail Bus service began between Medata road and Medata city of Northern Railway.
1995 : Metro rail began between Tollyganj and Damdam on 27 September. 1995 was celebrated as ‘Rail Consumer year’.
1996 : 6 new regional rails formed in Hubali, Hajipur, Jaipur, Bhuvneshwar, Allahabad and Jabalpur. Formation of Delhi Metro Rail corporation Ltd. On 4 March, the name Mumbai VT changed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
1997 : Telephone service based on satellite started in August Kranti Express on 15 April.
1998 : Konkan railway fully in operation from 26 January. On 1 May Prime Minister dedicated to the nation. Walky–Talky communication between guards and drivers began. 3 phase Electric engines of 6000 HP began to be manufactured indigenously. ‘Fairy Queen’ got place in Guinness Book for having the oldest Steam engine in working condition.
1999 : At Delhi railway station, worlds, biggest route relay interlinking began. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway declared world heritage by UNESCO. Nilgiri Mountain Railway celebrated its centenary.
2000 : Online rail information system started first time at the Church gate head office on 29 April. On 17 December at Kota station of western railway first time automatic charting system inaugurated.
2001 : 22-28 January. BNR Hotel, Puri celebrated its platinum jubilee. On 24 February, at Chennai station first time Internet Trade Center was opened. On 5 November, Western railway celebrated its golden jubilee
2002 : On the beginning of 150th year of Indian Railway on 15 April, in a special programme. Mascot Bholuguard and special monogram launched.
2003 : On 5 January Western Railway celebrated golden jubilee of its Electric Rail Service. On 15 February the name of ‘Wheel and Axil factory’ changed as Rail wheel factory. On 1 May for the first time RailTel began broadband in the moving train in the world.
2004 : UNESCO declared Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus as world heritage.
2005 : Nilgiri Mountain Rail was declared world heritage by UNESCO. E-ticketing began in all the trains.
2006 : ‘Anumati Yojna’ began to run passenger train from 26 January. A.C. facility for general public at lower prices began.
2007 : Throughout the country with 139 Telephones Extensive Railway Enquiry began.
2008 : First train service started in Kashmir Valley on 11, October.
2009 : Construction of Rail Coach factory started in Raibareilly. Capital of Tripura, Agartala joined with rail line. In March 40 years of Rajhani Express completed, Non–stop Duranto ran–first train ran between Sialdah and New Delhi on 18 September. Yuva Express trains began to run between Howrah and New Delhi.
2010 : Super Luxury Maharaja Express trains plied between Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Kolkata, civil Engineering Project Award of ACECC was given to Delhi Metro Rail corporation on 13 July. On the birth centenary of Mother Teressa, an exhibition train named ‘Mother Express’ started from Sialdah station. New system of train numbers began with 5 numerals on 20 December, first ladies special train ran between Kacheguda to Mehboob Nagar on 27 September. On 29 December Calcutta Metro became 17th Rail Division.
2011 : ID became essential for ‘Tatkal’ ticket–service from 11 February. On 11 April, Indore–Jammutawi, Malva Express proudly became the first train with bio toilets. Delhi metro was given carbon credit, the first in the world. First A.C. Double Decker ran between Howrah to Dhanbad, The longest tunnel opened in Kashmir on 14 October, RealTrain information system implemented in selected trains from 19 October, country’s third Metro rail service started in Bangluru (Namma), Vivek Express the longest rail service (Dibrugarh to kanyakumari) inaugrated, Law pertaining to Tatkal ticket (to be had a day before the journey) implemented on 21 November.
2012 : Third phase of Red Ribbon express to create awareness regarding HIV and AID, started on 12 January, ID proof made compulsory in A.C. classes from 15 February. Kakodar committee formed to provide better security submitted its report to Rail Minister on 17 February. For the modernisation of railway, Sam Pitroda Committee submitted its report or 27 February. From 3 March passengers could use their laptops, tablets and smartphone, through wi–fi facility available free of cost at station itself, This facility started only in Bangluru, Electronic Token system for reservation started simultaneously in Bhopal and Habibganj stations, from 1 April, from 1 May, the passengers could know the position of vacant seats without reaching at the counter. The facility first started at New Delhi station, Double Decker train ran between Delhi and Jaipur.
Grant of Ex-Servicemen status to Army Postal Service Personnel
Personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than 6 (six) months prior to 14th April, 1987 would also be considered as Ex-servicemen with all consequential benefits.
1(9)/2010/D (Res-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Deptt. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare)
New Delhi the 10th April, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Grant of Ex-servicemen status to Army Postal Service Personnel.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s OM of even No. dated 20/21.07.2011 on the above subject wherein it was stated that as per Order dated 26.03.2010 passed by Hon’ble AFT Chandigarh in connection with TA. No. 110 of 2009 (arising out of CWP No 15237/2009) filed by JC-105931 Ex-Sub Atma Singh & others Vs UOI & others, personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than 6(Six) months prior to 14th April 1987 would also be considered as Ex- servicemen with all consequential benefits. It has been reported that Ex-serviceman status has not been given to such personnel as a result of which they are being denied the benefits available to Ex-servicemen. Some representations have been received in this regard from affected personnel also.
2. The matter has been examined in the department and with the approval of the competent authority, it is reiterated that that OM dated 20/21.07.2011 was issued based on the directions of the Hon’ble AFT very clearly stating that personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than 6 (six) months prior to 14th April, 1987 would also be considered as Ex-servicemen with all consequential benefits. Hence a person who was on deputation in APS for more than 6 (Six) months prior to 14th April 1987 is to be considered as ESM.
Sd/-
(Vineet Saini)
Deputy Secretary (Res-I)
Reservation for Physically Handicapped Persons
Section 2 of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) (PwD) Act, 1995 stipulates "Disability" means-
(i) Blindness;
(ii) Low vision;
(iii) Leprosy-cured;
(iv) Hearing impairment;
(v) Loco motor disability;
(vi) Mental retardation;
(vii) Mental illness;
As per Section 2 (t) of the PwD Act, persons with disability means a person suffering from not less than forty percent (40 percent) of any disability as certified by a medical authority.
As per Section 33 of the PwD Act, 1995, every appropriate Government shall appoint in every establishment such percentage of vacancies not less than three percent for persons or class of persons with disability of which one per cent. each shall be reserved for persons suffering from-
(i) Blindness or low vision;
(ii) Hearing impairment;
(iii) Loco motor disability or cerebral palsy, in the posts identified for each disability:
Provided that the appropriate Government may, having regard to the type of work carried on in any department or establishment, by notification subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in such notification, exempt any establishment from the provisions of this section.
As per Section 39 of the PwD Act, 1995, all Government educational institutions and other educational institutions receiving aid from the Government, shall reserve not less than three per cent seat for persons with disabilities.
Government has issued instructions that such persons should be provided reservation in all Groups of identified posts in the matter of direct recruitment and in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts identified in the matter of promotion. Vide O.M. dated 26th December, 2012, Government has issued instructions to ensure that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) get a fair opportunity in consideration for appointment to an identified post
The Government has finalized a Draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill proposing reservation of not less than 5% of the posts for the PwDs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri P. Balram Naik in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Postmaster Grade I Examination 2013 - Vacancy Position
The vacancy position of Postmaster Grade I examination 2013 scheduled to be held on 30.06.2013 as announced by Circle office, Hyderabad is as follows:
OC-4, SC-3, ST-2 Total - 9
GDS PENSION SCHEME NPS LITE: SDBS (SERVICE DISCHARGE BENEFIT SCHME)
Vacancies in Government Departments
As per available information, the details of number of sanctioned posts, number in position and vacancies in Central Government posts as on 1st March, 2011 was as under:
Number of Sanctioned Posts
|
Number in Position
|
Number of Vacant Posts
| |
Group A
|
98977
|
84474
|
14503
|
Group B
|
228755
|
192728
|
36027
|
Group C
|
3335797
|
2804736
|
531061
|
Total vacancies
|
581591
| ||
Details of vacancy position in respect of reserved posts and details of backlog vacancies in Central Government Departments is not centrally maintained. A Special Recruitment Drive was launched in 2008 to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies of Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC), which continued till 31.03.2012. The details of recruitment/ appointments made during the drive were as under:
Direct Recruitment
|
Promotion
|
Total
| ||||
Backlog
|
Filled up
|
Backlog
|
Filled up
|
Backlog
|
Filled up
| |
SC
|
10955
|
7797
|
13458
|
9655
|
24413
|
17452
|
ST
|
11400
|
7051
|
17637
|
9791
|
29037
|
16842
|
OBC
|
22072
|
13740
|
Not applicable
|
Not applicable
|
22072
|
13740
|
Total
|
44427
|
28588
|
31095
|
19446
|
75522
|
48034
|
The vacancies are filled as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules and if Recruitment Rules permit lateral entry, the backlog vacancies may also be filled through the lateral entry route.
This was stated by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office in written reply to a question by Shri Ashok Kumar today.
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