Mrs Jaya Verma Sinha has been appointed as the new Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board, effective September 1, 2023. She is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer and will be the first woman to hold this position.
Sinha is a 1986 batch IRTS officer and has held several important positions in the Railways, including Principal Chief Commercial Manager of South Eastern Railway, Divisional Railway Manager of Eastern Railway, and Additional Member (Traffic) of the Railway Board. She is also a recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service.
In her new role, Sinha will be responsible for the overall functioning of the Railways, including its operations, finances, and infrastructure. She will also be the ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways.
Sinha’s appointment is a significant milestone for the Railways, as it shows the commitment of the government to promoting women in leadership positions. She is a highly qualified and experienced officer, and I am confident that she will be a great asset to the Railways.
Here are some more details about Mrs Jaya Verma Sinha:
She was born on September 18, 1963, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
She graduated from Allahabad University with a degree in Economics.
She joined the Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1988.
She has held several important positions in the Railways, including Principal Chief Commercial Manager of South Eastern Railway, Divisional Railway Manager of Eastern Railway, and Additional Member (Traffic) of the Railway Board.
She is a recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service.
She is married and has two daughters.
