A total of 22 employees received the Rail Seva Puraskar (RSP) while 55 employees were honoured with DRM Appreciation Awards at the 70th Railway Week celebrations held by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway on Saturday (May 9, 2026) evening.

A statement here said the awards were presented to employees in recognition of their outstanding service, dedication, and valuable contributions towards the efficient functioning and growth of Indian Railways.

During the celebrations presided over by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mudit Mittal, a felicitation ceremony of senior dedicated employees was also held to honour retired and senior railway employees for their exemplary service and long-standing commitment to the organization.

On this occasion, various Best Maintenance and Performance Shields were awarded.

“Chikjajur Station received the Best Maintained Major Station Shield, while Honnavalli Road Station was awarded the Best Maintained Minor Station Shield. Shivamogga Railway Colony and Molakalmuru Railway Colony were recognized as Best Maintained Major and Minor Colonies respectively. The Best Maintained Rake Shield was awarded to Rake No. 16217/18 (Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Express), and Subramanya Road Running Room received the Best Maintained Running Room Shield. Chitradurga was honoured with the Best Maintained Traction Sub Station (TSS) Shield as well as the Best Maintained SSE/Signal Section Shield. Hassan Section received the Best Maintained SSE/Tele Section Shield, while Sakleshpura was awarded the Best Maintained Accident Relief Train Shield. The Innovation Shield was conferred upon Traction Operations (TRO). The Office of Mechanical Department, Mysuru was recognized with the Best Maintained Office Shield, and SSE/P.Way/Krishnarajanagar received the Best Maintained P. Way Section Shield. Rail Madad War Room was awarded as the Best Departmental Control”, the statement said.

On this occasion, cultural programmes were also conducted by students of Lalitha School, Mysuru, adding colour and vibrancy to the celebrations.

The celebration was attended by Additional Divisional Railway Manager Shammaa Hameed, along with branch officers, recognized unions and associations, members of SWRWWO of Mysuru Division, employees, awardees and their family members, and other railway staff.

In his address, DRM Mr. Mudit Mittal, congratulated the awardees and appreciated the dedication and commitment of railway employees. He emphasized the importance of safety, punctuality, and teamwork, and encouraged staff to continue striving for excellence and contribute to the growth of Indian Railways.

“The celebration reflected the Division’s continued commitment towards recognizing excellence, fostering innovation, and motivating employees for dedicated service to the nation through Indian Railways”, the statement added.