The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully concluded the 71st Management Development Programme (MDP) for Senior Supervisors on 25th July 2025 at the Training Centre of Dibrugarh Workshop. The programme is a flagship initiative aimed at building leadership competencies, enhancing managerial effectiveness and strengthening organizational values among senior supervisory staff. Shri S.P. Beck, SDGM & CVO/NFR, graced the closing ceremony as Chief Guest and distributed certificates of completion to all participants. In his address, he emphasized the critical role of supervisors in upholding safety, discipline and productivity at the grassroots level and highlighted the importance of aligning personal goals with the larger mission of Indian Railways.
The week-long programme featured a structured curriculum comprising lectures, group discussions and interactive sessions led by experienced officers from across NFR. Key topics covered, included the role of vigilance in professional and personal spheres, effective time management for railway professionals, techniques for team motivation and interpersonal communication, and in-depth understanding of the vigilance system within Indian Railways. The sessions were designed to provide practical insights and tools to help supervisors perform their roles more effectively and responsibly. The programme also encouraged participants to share experiences and best practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
The programme is part of a series of ongoing initiatives aimed at nurturing internal talent and building a robust pipeline of future leaders from within the organization. By hosting the programme, NFR also aims to decentralize capacity-building efforts and ensure access to such opportunities across its network. Participants expressed deep appreciation for the quality of content and the interactive nature of the sessions, noting the relevance of the learning experience to their day-to-day responsibilities.
