South East Central railway is constructing four swimming pools for its employees at the cost of Rs 4 crore at Bilaspur, Raipur, BMY Charoda and Nagpur under Bilaspur Zone, this was announced by chief mechanical engineer RS Kochak while unfurling the Tricolour on Independence Day.
Speaking as chief guest after hoisting the Tricolour at Zonal Office premises Thursday, Kochak said that Railways always promotes sports as well as sportspersons. Two women employees of Bilaspur zone this year participated on behalf of nation in world cup competition of Archery held in Columbia. Also, player of SECR and Padmashree awardee Devendra won gold medal in the world cup of para athletics in Javelin throw category. Expressing concern over the two accidents occurred in the division during the last one month Kochak said due to these accidents rail traffic remained disturbed which is really a matter of concern and called upon employees to execute their work with full dedication to avoid such lapses.
He also inspected the colourful parade presented by jawans of railway Protection Force, Civil Defence, St Johns Ambulance, Scout and Guide and NCC. He was accompanied by chief safety commissioner SK Sinha on this occasion.