Retirees’ Meet held by Salem Division, Southern Railway

Shri Shubhranshu, DRM, addressing the gathering 

 The eldest retiring employee welcoming Shri Shubhranshu

 (On the dais, from left to right) Shri Shubhranshu, Sri G. Janarthanan, Sri Anand Bhatia & Sri N. Velumani

The retiring employees gathered during the program

 Eye test being conducted for the retiring employees

Southern Railway, Salem Division, conducted the “Pensioners-to be meet”, an awareness program for the retiring employees of Salem Division, today (16.03.2016) at the Railway Kalyana Mandapam, Erode. 125 employees who are retiring between April and September, 2016, attended the same.  In Southern Railway, after Palakkad Division, Salem is the only Division conducting such a program for the retiring employees.

Sri Shubhranshu, Divisional Railway Manager, Salem Division, presided over the program and addressed the retirees. He said that it is very important for the retiring employees to keep their mind and physique in perfect symphony after the retirement from Railway service, because they are going to start a new innings in their life post-retirement. Railways, being the largest employer in India, always take care of its employees both in service and after retirement, he added.

A special health care camp was also held during the program arranged by Dr. M. Narasimham, Additional Chief Medical Superintendant, Salem Division, with the assistance of SPT Hospital, Coimbatore, & Vasan Eye Care Centre, Erode, in association with the Railways’ Medical Department. Blood sugar (including HbA1C test), kidney functioning test, urine test and hypertension tests were conducted for the retiring employees and suitable medical advice was provided. Financial experts from State Bank of India and Indian Postal Department also participated in the program to provide tips for handling their retirement benefits safely and prudently. Copies of the service records and leave particulars were provided to the retirees with a view to appraise them of the leave they are entitled for encashment, etc.

Sri Anand Bhatia, Asst. Divisional Financial Manager, Salem, and supervisors from the Medical, Personnel and  Accounts  Department  of the Salem Division, attended the program.

Sri N. Velumani, Asst. Personnel Officer, Salem, proposed the vote of thanks. Earlier, Sri G. Janarthanan, Divisional Personnel Officer, Salem, welcomed the gathering.