Railways To Launch Toll-Free Number, Amid Growing Concern Of Employees Mental Health

The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF),  identified 125 first responders across the country who will be the point persons in zonal railways for those employees who want to talk about mental stress

Indian Railways to launch both Toll -Free Number and an application to keep a check on Employees Mental Health .
All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) General Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra said on Thursday that a toll-free number and an application will be launched soon to address the mental health issues of railway employees.

Notably, the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF), the largest railway association for employees of the Indian Railways identified 125 first responders across the country who will be the point persons in zonal railways for those employees who want to talk about mental stress, according to news agency PTI report.

“I believe that the work of a railway employee is very sensitive, so if he remains under any kind of stress, it will definitely affect his work. We also need to consider eliminating the causes of stress in advance, for this yoga and meditation should also be adopted." Railway Board Chairman VK Tripathi said.

The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) also held a 'Wellbeing' seminar on mental health of employees on Thursday and these responders have representatives from running staff of the railways, members of the International Transport Forum and Conveners of AIRF among others, the report said.