Waltair Division Celebrates 79th Independence Day with Great Fervor

Waltair Division of East Coast Railway celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm at the Waltair Railway Football Ground, Thatichetlapalem. Shri Lalit Bohra Divisional Railway Manager, hoisted the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salami, presented by contingents from the Railway Protection Force, Bharat Scouts & Guides, and Civil Defense. In his address, Shri Lalit Bohra extended heartfelt greetings to all railway personnel and their families, praising their relentless efforts in achieving the Division’s remarkable performance. He emphasized the importance of this Independence Day as a milestone in our journey of progress during the Amrit Kaal, the period leading up to the centenary of our Independence. Shri Lalit Bohra highlighted the Divisions impressive achievements, including Waltair Division performance continues to shine as a blue-chip division. He said “Till July this year, our gross revenue crossed ₹3,600 crore—14% higher than last year and 6% above target. Passenger earnings rose by 2%, freight earnings by over 16%. With 26 million tonnes loaded in the first four months—coal, iron ore, pig iron, finished steel, fertilisers, mineral oils—we are on course to break all past records. We rank among the top five loading divisions of Indian Railways and have recorded the highest growth among the top ten loading divisions of Indian Railways. The celebration was attended by ADRM (Infra) Shri E Santharam, Smt. Jyotsna Bohra, President, ECoRWWO, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner Shri AP Dubey, Senior Divisional Personnel Officer Shri Jusuf Kabir Ansari, and other branch officers and staff. The event also showcased cultural performances by the Divisional Cultural Association, staff, and RPF, with a highlight being a thrilling daredevil motorcycle performance. In recognition of their contributions, DRM Shri Lalit Bohra announced cash awards to the performers and organizers who made the celebration a grand success.