NFR Hosts Curtain Raiser for World Environment Day Observance for 2025

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) organized a curtain raiser event on 23rd May 2025 to mark the beginning of World Environment Day celebrations. The programme held at the Conference Hall of NFR Headquarters at Maligaon, Guwahati. The event commenced in the presence of all PHODs, HODs and officers at HQalongwith Divisional counterparts participating from their respective locations through video link. The programme marked the gracious presence of NFR’s General Manager, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and D.P. Dash, Advisor, Chennai Metro, as the chief guest.The event underscored the significance of sustainable practices in railway operations with a presentation that highlighted the various activities planned across NFR from 23rd May to 5th June, 2025 to commemorate World Environment Day.

A major highlight of the occasion was an insightful guest lecture by D.P. Dash, Advisor, Chennai Metro, through a live session. His lecture emphasized the integration of modern technology with eco-conscious planning in urban transit systems. The session reflected NFR’s commitment towards embracing innovation for environmental sustainability and provided valuable learning for officers stationed across the zone.

The event served as a platform to reaffirm NFR’s dedication towards environmentally responsible railway operations and fostered awareness among its workforce about the significance of climate resilience, green energyand eco-smart infrastructure. Through this initiative, NFR continues to lead by example in aligning national transportation priorities with global sustainability goals.

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