Manpower Shortages Threaten Launch of South Coast Railway Zone and Rayagada Division
SCoR and Rayagada division face manpower gaps as rly zones delay transfers
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The operational launch of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone in Andhra Pradesh and Rayagada division in Odisha is at risk due to significant manpower shortages. Delays in transferring staff from existing railway zones have resulted in only a fraction of the required personnel reporting for duty ahead of the June 1 operational date.
- 01The South Coast Railway zone will cover approximately 3,300 km and the Rayagada division will manage 696 km of railway lines.
- 02Only 183 employees reported to SCoR headquarters against 526 approved transfers, while only 47 employees joined the Rayagada division out of 191 approved transfers.
- 03The Railway Board has set a deadline of May 20 for the release of employees whose no-objection certificates (NOCs) have been approved.
- 04The highest number of transfers approved is 217 from the South Central Railway to SCoR.
- 05A high-level meeting is scheduled on May 20 to monitor the progress of staff transfers and compliance.
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As the operational date of June 1 approaches for the newly established South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone in Andhra Pradesh and Rayagada division in Odisha, the Railway Board has raised alarms over significant delays in manpower deployment. The SCoR, which will span approximately 3,300 km, and the Rayagada division, managing 696 km of railway lines, face critical staffing shortages due to slow staff transfers from existing railway zones. Despite directives to expedite the processing of no-objection certificates (NOCs) for employees, compliance has been inadequate. As of May 11, only 183 of 526 approved transfers to SCoR headquarters and 47 of 191 for the Rayagada division had physically reported for duty. The Railway Board's Director General (Human Resources), Aruna Nayar, has emphasized the urgency of addressing these gaps, reiterating that all pending NOC requests must be resolved by May 20. A high-level video conference meeting is planned for the same day to ensure compliance and monitor progress, highlighting the critical nature of staffing for the successful launch of these new railway entities.
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The delays in manpower deployment could hinder the operational readiness of the new railway zone and division, affecting transportation of essential goods and services.
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