NJO REACH OUT NEWS LETTER
APRIL 2008 VOLUME 4.4

lThe fourth issue for the year 2008 and thirty-second from inception is in your hands. NJO REACH OUT wishes those NJO staff whose Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries fall during April 2008.
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THE FIFTH RAILWAY BUDGET:
The presentation of the fifth railway budget by the Minister of Railways Shri Lalu Prasad on 26th February 2008 in the Parliament began with a memorable statement in his opening speech,” we are taking the Indian Railways to unprecedented heights. On this path of progress, 14 lakh rail employees have worked shoulder to shoulder with the passenger as a guiding beacon to write a story of success in which billions have been earned despite reduction in fares. It is for this reason that the Indian Railways has received acclaim world over as a unique mega enterprise”.
During the year, it has been decided to invest a massive Rs 37500 cores. Introduction of 10 new ‘garib rath’ trains, 53 pairs of new trains, extension in services o f16 pairs of trains etc. On the firelight side, the target is fixes ad 850million tones and further modernization of rolling stock, manufacturing o new design wagons of high capacity with new wagon leasing policy/investment scheme/bulk and non-bulk goods terminal, door-to-door logistics services, modernization of Jamalpur, Perambur, Ajmer and Lilluah and new rail coach factory in Kerala are some of the highlights.
Budget highlights:
v Freight loading target: 850 million tones
v Revenues in freight earning :Rs 527020 Crores
v Passenger earnings: Rs 21681 Crores
v Grass traffic receipts : Rs 81901 Crores
v Sleeper class fare down by 5 %
v AC II tier care down by 4 %
v AC I class down by 7 %
v Passenger earnings growth rate 14 %
v Freight earnings growth rate 14 %
Western Railway received the first prize at the national energy conservation award 2007 held at New Delhi. The bureau of energy efficiency has recognized the initiatives taken by Western Railway by awarding it with National Energy Conservation Award for Excellence in Energy Conservation and Management for the year 2007. Western Railway has made commendable efforts in conserving of energy, which include providing energy–cum-speed monitoring system (ESMONS) in all electric locomotives, and 20 EMU rakes (local trains).

The Southern Railway has introduced the suburban train prepaid cards to be slotted into the automatic ticket vending machines installed in prominent suburban stations in Chennai southern suburban system. Though ti has to pick up momentum, the system is very popular in Germany, Australia, Austria, France and other developed countries. The prepaid tickets are to be purchased and they can be periodically charged as the SIM cards for mobile telephones. The card is to be inserted in to the automatic ticket vending machines and select the destination the ticket along with the prepaid card will be returned by the machine.

Transfers
Shri K A Ananthasubramanian SR AFA/S/PER has laid down office to carry out his transfer as DFM/TVC and thereafter to HUBLI/SWR. In his place, Shri P Nagarajan SR AFA has joined. He had earlier worked as AAO/WII/PER. NJO REACHOUT welcomes him and wishes him all the best in his new posting.

Shri V Arumugam SR SO / Co Ordination voluntarily retired from railway service w e f 18th January. A farewell party was organized to felicitate him. Shri M Jeychandren FA&CAO/S&W/PER presided over the function and many staff and officers felicitated him on his unblemished career.

Shri Rajappa Sr ISA HQ/PER voluntarily retired from railway service w e f 1st April. Farewell party was organized to felicitate him. Shri C Hamza FA&CAO/S&W/PER presided over the function and many staff and officers felicitated him on his successful career. NJO REACHOUT wish them all the very best and happy post-SR life.

Obituary
Husband of Smt V Dhanalakshmi Sr So/R&E/S/PER died during February. NJO REACHOUT offers deep condolences on his death to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
Husband of Smt Padmini AA/XLOCOII section during March. NJO REACHOUT offers deep condolences on his death to his family. May his soul rest in peace.

LAUGH AWAY:
Why Gandhiji is laughing always in the rupee note? If he cries the note will get wet
Why did the lion not eat the man who entered the forest?
Because he was lion’s club member

What is the name of Man Mohan Singh’s wife?
Of course Woman Mohan Singh

SHORT STORY: THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
In a small town, there was an old man. He had the distinction of knowing the answer to any question put to him. Some boys wanted to prove that he was not infallible and there could be questions he could not answer. They caught hold of a humming bird - a very small bird in size, which could be concealed in one's closed hand. They would go to the man with one of them concealing the bird in his palm and would ask two questions. The first question was 'What is in my hand'? If the wise man replied that it was a bird, then the second question would be whether it was dead or alive. If the old man replied that it was alive, then the boy would close his palm tightly and the bird would die. The old man's answer would be proved wrong. If he said it was dead, then the boy would simply open the hand and the bird would fly away, proving the answer incorrect. Thus in both ways, the wise man would be proved wrong. They went and met the wise man with the bird in the closed palm of one of them. To The first question asked, the wise man replied that it was a bird. To the second question was asked the wise man gave an unexpected reply. "The answer to the question is in your hands". Thus, his answer would prove to be right in any case and the boys’ attempt to prove the wise man’s shortcomings was defeated. The wise man reply has a universal application. The answer to problems in the world is in our hands. It lies within our power and ability to make the best use of the sources, physical, mental, analytical and financial to get these best results in the tasks entrusted to us.

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NJO REACH OUT NEWS LETTER
MARCH 2008 VOLUME 4.3

lThe third issue for the year 2008 and thirty first from inception is in your hands. NJO REACH OUT wishes those NJO staff whose Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries fall during March 2008.
Shri M Jeychandren, FA&CAO/S&W/PER has relinquished his present post on 29 th February to take up the prestigious post of Additional Director General - Commonwealth Games, New Delhi. He has been here for a six years in this office and has been with us through the storm and calm. A farewell party by the Accounts Staff of NJO/PER, the first of its kind in the annals of Accounts Office NJO/PER was held on 28th February in Nilgiri Sabha. The staff, officers, representatives of the organized labor and others competed with each other to pay felicitations and encomiums. The function was well attended by staff and they stayed throughout the function from 1530 hours until 1800 hours. Speaker after speaker highlighted his unassuming mingling with the staff, simplicity, will power, dynamic leadership, trailblazing efforts, magnanimity, compassion, mercy etc.

A PERSON SO DYNAMIC AND RESOLUTE: NJO/PER, a non-descriptive office until his arrival reached dizzying heights under his able guidance and stewardship. The entire zone turned back to look at NJO/PER for inspiration and guidance. In fact, the ECS programme even with the older version of TAS, was implemented successfully in the Workshop Accounts Office and the HQ and other office staff were approaching this office for guidance in implementing

COMPUTER SAVVY: As a person with futuristic mind where ever he worked, he paved the way for office automation and transformation. Either in Divisional Accounts Offices like TPJ, MAS, Traffic Accounts Office in Chennai, Construction Accounts Office in Egmore, Chennai, and in NJO/PER. Computerization in these offices was synonymous with his name. He has helped creation of infrastructure for creation of computer centers, hardware, software and computer literacy among the accounts staff.

E’NOVATOR: Under his able leadership, the Stores and Workshop Accounts Offices switched over to the EFT mode of payment to suppliers, ESC facilities for the staff to receive their salaries and PF payments. It is worth mentioning that the ECS scheme was implemented in this office under the instructions of our FA&CAO, even before the Chief Vigilance Commissioner, New Delhi, suggested it.

THE PERSON BEHIND ISO: As an uncompromising person with the efficiency and quality of service, he encouraged the staff to obtain ISO certification. The Workshop and Stores Accounts Office of NJO/PER is the only office in the entire Indian Railways to obtain ISO. To increase the transparency in Govt transactions, further he caused the “e” facilities like the Touch screen, Interactive Voice Response System and internet to the suppliers.

A PERSON WITH COMPASSION AND MERCY: During the heavy rains and cyclonic storm in November 2006, he came to office. He went around the entire building and found the precarious condition of many ceilings, walls etc. He at once gave orders to interact with Divisional Civil Engineering Officers to repair. An estimate was prepared and the work is in progress. He could not keep quiet to see the inconvenience caused to staff. Though he is firm in his convictions, resolute in his will power, he is very gentle too. Not many of us have seen him angry. He used to be firm and demanding yet in his own unique style. Many of us do not know his association with many organizations out side the railways However, with in the railway circle, he has been known for his compassion and mercy for Pensioners, Dependents on Pensioners, Senior Citizens and Students.

HIS MAGNANIMITY: The NJO REACH OUT a social service unit of our office is very grateful to our FA&CAO for his continued patronage to the School Toppers Awards distributed last three years at the Railway Colony Aided High School, just behind NJO/PER. He was enthusiastic about the idea when he was first invited to give away the cash awards and certificates at the school.

NEW FA&CAO/S&W/PER:
Smt Reena Ranjan, IRAS officer of 1986 batch, has taken over as the new FA&CAO/S&W/PER in place of Shri M Jeychandren. Formerly she was FA&CAO/T/MAS. She had earlier worked in NJO/PER as DY FA&CAO/S/PER for a brief period. NJO REACHOUT /PER extends warm welcome to her and wish her all success in her ventures here in NJO/PER.

WEDDING BELLS
Selvi Vidya Priya daughter of Smt Geetha and Shri V Raman Sr AFA/IC/PER got married to Selvan Karthik, son of Smt & Shri K Sundar, on the 10th February 2008 at the A R Kalyana Mahal, Thiruvanai Koil, Trichy 5 . Shri S Dharmaraj AFA/SII/PER attended the marriage and carried all the good wishes from the officers and staff of Accounts Office / NJO/PER. NJO REACHOUT prays the choicest blessings for the newly wedded couple and congratulates Smt Geetha and Shri V Raman Sr AFA/IC/PER

Dr Nirmala daughter of Smt Sivakamavalli, AA Pension Section and Dr V R Murugan got married to Selvan Balamurugan son of Shri R Anandan and Smt Vijayalakshmi, Walajabad on 18 February 2008 at Sri V R Jayarama Chetty Kalyana Mandapam, Vellore and the reception was held at the ICF Kalyana Mandapam, Villivakkam Chennai 38. A host of officers and staff from various accounts offices attended the reception. NJO REACHOUT prays the choicest blessings for the newly wedded couple and congratulates Smt Sivakamavalli, and Dr V R Murugan


LAUGH AWAY:

Why we get reddish color water from the tap sometimes? Because it is coming from Red hills (reservoir)
You make nice coffee! Can you tell me the secret? I cannot reveal it as I have got the “coffeeright” for it
Why she is applying glycerin in her eyes? Because she is going to watch mega serial in TV

LIVE FROM HISTORY: THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
During the early periods of the World War II, when the war clouds were hovering all over the Europe, three supreme commanders of the of the allied nations namely cigar smoking Winston Churchill, iron man Joseph Stalin and the President of USA, Eisenhower met in an undisclosed place by the pool side. While discussing the war strategies, Mr. Churchill, suggested if there were a fish in the pond how they could catch it. Mr. Stalin said that he would take a gun and shoot it. Churchill interrupted what he would do if the aim were missed and bullets were over, Stalin kept quiet. Eisenhower said that he would take a net and fish it out. Again, Churchill interrupted what if the fish jumped out of the net, Eisenhower kept quite. Both Stalin and Eisenhower looked at Churchill stirringly as if they were asking what he would do. Churchill quietly stood up, took a tablespoon and started drying out the water from the pool. Both of them laughed at him. Churchill without standing starred at them and said that in that way the fish would never go out his hands. Both were dumbfounded at his die-hard optimism.

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NJO REACH OUT NEWS LETTER
MARCH 2008 VOLUME 4.3

lThe third issue for the year 2008 and thirty first from inception is in your hands. NJO REACH OUT wishes those NJO staff whose Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries fall during March 2008.
Shri M Jeychandren, FA&CAO/S&W/PER has relinquished his present post on 29 th February to take up the prestigious post of Additional Director General - Commonwealth Games, New Delhi. He has been here for a six years in this office and has been with us through the storm and calm. A farewell party by the Accounts Staff of NJO/PER, the first of its kind in the annals of Accounts Office NJO/PER was held on 28th February in Nilgiri Sabha. The staff, officers, representatives of the organized labor and others competed with each other to pay felicitations and encomiums. The function was well attended by staff and they stayed throughout the function from 1530 hours until 1800 hours. Speaker after speaker highlighted his unassuming mingling with the staff, simplicity, will power, dynamic leadership, trailblazing efforts, magnanimity, compassion, mercy etc.

A PERSON SO DYNAMIC AND RESOLUTE: NJO/PER, a non-descriptive office until his arrival reached dizzying heights under his able guidance and stewardship. The entire zone turned back to look at NJO/PER for inspiration and guidance. In fact, the ECS programme even with the older version of TAS, was implemented successfully in the Workshop Accounts Office and the HQ and other office staff were approaching this office for guidance in implementing

COMPUTER SAVVY: As a person with futuristic mind where ever he worked, he paved the way for office automation and transformation. Either in Divisional Accounts Offices like TPJ, MAS, Traffic Accounts Office in Chennai, Construction Accounts Office in Egmore, Chennai, and in NJO/PER. Computerization in these offices was synonymous with his name. He has helped creation of infrastructure for creation of computer centers, hardware, software and computer literacy among the accounts staff.

E’NOVATOR: Under his able leadership, the Stores and Workshop Accounts Offices switched over to the EFT mode of payment to suppliers, ESC facilities for the staff to receive their salaries and PF payments. It is worth mentioning that the ECS scheme was implemented in this office under the instructions of our FA&CAO, even before the Chief Vigilance Commissioner, New Delhi, suggested it.

THE PERSON BEHIND ISO: As an uncompromising person with the efficiency and quality of service, he encouraged the staff to obtain ISO certification. The Workshop and Stores Accounts Office of NJO/PER is the only office in the entire Indian Railways to obtain ISO. To increase the transparency in Govt transactions, further he caused the “e” facilities like the Touch screen, Interactive Voice Response System and internet to the suppliers.

A PERSON WITH COMPASSION AND MERCY: During the heavy rains and cyclonic storm in November 2006, he came to office. He went around the entire building and found the precarious condition of many ceilings, walls etc. He at once gave orders to interact with Divisional Civil Engineering Officers to repair. An estimate was prepared and the work is in progress. He could not keep quiet to see the inconvenience caused to staff. Though he is firm in his convictions, resolute in his will power, he is very gentle too. Not many of us have seen him angry. He used to be firm and demanding yet in his own unique style. Many of us do not know his association with many organizations out side the railways However, with in the railway circle, he has been known for his compassion and mercy for Pensioners, Dependents on Pensioners, Senior Citizens and Students.

HIS MAGNANIMITY: The NJO REACH OUT a social service unit of our office is very grateful to our FA&CAO for his continued patronage to the School Toppers Awards distributed last three years at the Railway Colony Aided High School, just behind NJO/PER. He was enthusiastic about the idea when he was first invited to give away the cash awards and certificates at the school.

NEW FA&CAO/S&W/PER:
Smt Reena Ranjan, IRAS officer of 1986 batch, has taken over as the new FA&CAO/S&W/PER in place of Shri M Jeychandren. Formerly she was FA&CAO/T/MAS. She had earlier worked in NJO/PER as DY FA&CAO/S/PER for a brief period. NJO REACHOUT /PER extends warm welcome to her and wish her all success in her ventures here in NJO/PER.

WEDDING BELLS
Selvi Vidya Priya daughter of Smt Geetha and Shri V Raman Sr AFA/IC/PER got married to Selvan Karthik, son of Smt & Shri K Sundar, on the 10th February 2008 at the A R Kalyana Mahal, Thiruvanai Koil, Trichy 5 . Shri S Dharmaraj AFA/SII/PER attended the marriage and carried all the good wishes from the officers and staff of Accounts Office / NJO/PER. NJO REACHOUT prays the choicest blessings for the newly wedded couple and congratulates Smt Geetha and Shri V Raman Sr AFA/IC/PER

Dr Nirmala daughter of Smt Sivakamavalli, AA Pension Section and Dr V R Murugan got married to Selvan Balamurugan son of Shri R Anandan and Smt Vijayalakshmi, Walajabad on 18 February 2008 at Sri V R Jayarama Chetty Kalyana Mandapam, Vellore and the reception was held at the ICF Kalyana Mandapam, Villivakkam Chennai 38. A host of officers and staff from various accounts offices attended the reception. NJO REACHOUT prays the choicest blessings for the newly wedded couple and congratulates Smt Sivakamavalli, and Dr V R Murugan


LAUGH AWAY:

Why we get reddish color water from the tap sometimes? Because it is coming from Red hills (reservoir)
You make nice coffee! Can you tell me the secret? I cannot reveal it as I have got the “coffeeright” for it
Why she is applying glycerin in her eyes? Because she is going to watch mega serial in TV

LIVE FROM HISTORY: THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
During the early periods of the World War II, when the war clouds were hovering all over the Europe, three supreme commanders of the of the allied nations namely cigar smoking Winston Churchill, iron man Joseph Stalin and the President of USA, Eisenhower met in an undisclosed place by the pool side. While discussing the war strategies, Mr. Churchill, suggested if there were a fish in the pond how they could catch it. Mr. Stalin said that he would take a gun and shoot it. Churchill interrupted what he would do if the aim were missed and bullets were over, Stalin kept quiet. Eisenhower said that he would take a net and fish it out. Again, Churchill interrupted what if the fish jumped out of the net, Eisenhower kept quite. Both Stalin and Eisenhower looked at Churchill stirringly as if they were asking what he would do. Churchill quietly stood up, took a tablespoon and started drying out the water from the pool. Both of them laughed at him. Churchill without standing starred at them and said that in that way the fish would never go out his hands. Both were dumbfounded at his die-hard optimism.

FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY