Ministry of Railways Celebrates International Women’s Day at Rail Bhawan

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways celebrated International Women's Day on March 13, 2026, at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The event aimed to honor women's achievements, promote gender equality, and included various activities and competitions culminating in award ceremonies. A health check-up camp was also organized on March 9, 2026, for women officials. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Event Details:** * International Women's Day was celebrated at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on March 13, 2026. * The event aimed to celebrate women's achievements and promote gender equality. * Approximately 350 women officials participated. * The Chief Guest was Shri Satish Kumar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board, and the Guest of Honor was Ms. Manjusha Jain, Member (Finance), Railway Board. * Activities included a skit, health talk, yoga demonstration, song and dance performances, quiz, and fun games. * **Competitions and Awards:** * Competitions for Essay, Pot Decoration, Best Sportswomen, and Best Cultural Artists were held on February 26, 2026. * Winners of these competitions received Merit Certificates and Cash Awards. * **Essay Competition Winners:** * 1st Prize: Ms. Alice R. Tirkey, Director * 2nd Prize: Ms. Sunita Swami, Assistant Section Officer * 3rd Prize: Ms. Rashmi Saini, Stenographer * **Pot Decoration Competition Winners:** * 1st Prize: Ms. Khushboo Varshney, Personal Assistant * 2nd Prize: Ms. Neetu Verma, Personal Assistant * 3rd Prize: Ms. Harshita Singh, Personal Assistant * **Best Sports Women Awardees:** * 1st Prize: Ms. Bidhisha Bhattacharjee, Statistical Inspector * 2nd Prize: Ms. Deepa Arora, Private Secretary * **Best Cultural Artists Awardees:** * 1st Prize: Ms. Shivangi Tomar, Stenographer * 2nd Prize: Ms. J. Nirupama, Principal Staff Officer, Ms. G. Vijaya Lakshmi, Principal Private Secretary, Ms. Nidhi Chauhan, Personal Assistant * 3rd Prize: Ms. Neha Mann, Section Officer * **Health Check-up Camp:** * A special Health Check-up Camp was organized on March 9, 2026, for women officials of the Railway Board's office. * The camp was conducted in collaboration with Northern Railway Central Hospital. * A total of 116 women employees availed the health check-up facilities. **Impact Analysis** * **Women Employees of the Ministry of Railways:** * **Impact:** Recognized for their achievements through awards and honors. Participated in celebratory events and received health check-up facilities. * **Action Required:** No specific action required from this group other than participation and availing of provided facilities. * **Ministry of Railways Management and Organizing Committee:** * **Impact:** Successfully organized and conducted International Women's Day celebrations and a health check-up camp, reaffirming commitment to gender equality. * **Action Required:** No specific action required as the events have concluded. * **Northern Railway Central Hospital:** * **Impact:** Collaborated with the Ministry of Railways to provide health check-up facilities to women officials. * **Action Required:** No specific action required as the collaboration for this event has concluded.

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