As cases surge, Railway Minister reviews Covid preparedness in all Indian Railways’ zones & divisions; details

Covid Preparedness in Indian Railways: Keeping in view the recent surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Railway Ministry recently reviewed Covid preparedness in all Indian Railways’ zones and divisions. Union Minister of Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed the senior officers of various zones and divisions of Indian Railways to facilitate the utilization of Railway hospitals as well as health infrastructure for the general public. The meeting was virtually joined by V K Tripathi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board, other Railway Board members and senior officials of the Ministry of Railways along with General Managers and Divisional Railway Managers of all Indian Railways’ Zones and Production Units. In the online review meeting, the Union Railway Minister examined the following aspects related to Covid-19 preparedness:

Railway Hospital infrastructure
Functioning of Paediatric ward