Need to create awareness about preserving heritage structures: SER GM Archana Joshi

South Eastern Railway organises seminar on Railway Heritage and Climate Change

Jamshedpur, April 20: South Eastern Railway organised a seminar on the theme, “Railway Heritage and Climate Change” at its Headquarters, Garden Reach today as a part of week-long World Heritage Day celebration. Soumitra Pal, retired Judge of Kolkata High Court and Sanjoy Mookerjee, retired Financial Commissioner, Railway Board were the guest speakers at the Seminar. Archana Joshi, General Manager, S E Railway, Atulya Sinha, Additional General Manager and other senior officers of SER were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Soumitra Pal mentioned about the importance of preserving our age-old heritage. He also thanked the Railway administration for its efforts to maintain its rich heritage for the future generations. Sanjoy Mookerjee mentioned about the guidelines and policies chalked out by Ministry of Railways to preserve the heritage and rich legacy of Indian Railways.            

Archana Joshi, General Manager, South Eastern Railway welcomed the distinguished guests and spoke on the measures adopted by SER for preserving its glorious heritage and rich legacy in the form of buildings, bridges, stations, locomotives, rolling stock, artefacts etc. Stating that history and heritage are inseparable parts of any organisation, she mentioned about the necessity to create awareness about preserving the heritage structures. Speaking about the Heritage Sites of Indian Railways, General Manager appealed everyone to undertake the developmental works, protecting the heritage installations.

The officers from different Departments of South Eastern Railway while addressing the Seminar, mentioned about the environment friendly initiatives of SER and their impact on preserving Railway Heritage.

Atulya Sinha, Additional General Manager, South Eastern Railway conveyed vote of thanks.