Railway division conducts training for visually challenged staff

The Mysuru division of South Western Railway recently held a one-day training session for visually impaired employees, aiming to boost their efficiency in daily official tasks through the use of accessible digital tools and office applications. The program emphasized hands-on demonstrations and guidance on various digital platforms and applications commonly used in railway offices.

Sessions covered HRMS (Human Resource Management System), e-Office (for file management, correspondence, and note-taking), UMID (Unique Medical Identity Card), creating official notes and letters, and using Microsoft Word and Excel. The training also included keyboard shortcuts and accessibility features to help visually impaired staff perform office tasks more efficiently.

The program was inaugurated by Shammas Hameed, Assistant Director of Railway Management (ADRMs) for Mysuru. Shirish S. Kamble, senior District Railway Officer (DPO) for Mysuru, along with other railway officials and staff attended the event. Hameed engaged with the visually impaired employees, listened to their concerns, and promised to address their issues and concerns.

The initiative aims to foster greater accessibility, confidence, and efficiency among visually impaired railway employees, enabling them to utilize digital technologies effectively in their official duties.