Context: The Ministry of Railways directed the National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), Vadodara, to transfer all its assets to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV).
Transfer of Assets to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya from the NAIR
- Infrastructure of NAIR under GSV: The Railway Board has decided to place all infrastructural facilities on the campus of NAIR under GSV.
- This will include classrooms, faculty offices, labs, hostels, guest houses, auditoriums, security, sports facilities, etc.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara
- Genesis: GSV was established through an Act of Parliament in 2022, for creating best in class manpower and talent for the entire transportation and logistics sectors.
- About: GSV is India’s first university focussed on transport-related education, multi-disciplinary research and training.
- Aim: To fulfill the mandate of the National Developmental Plans (PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and National Logistics Policy 2022) across railways, shipping, ports, highways ,roads, waterways, and aviation etc.
- Nodal Ministry: the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India.
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About National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)
- Establishment: Formerly Railway Staff College, now NAIR, was founded in 1952.
- Training Academy for Railway Officers: It delivers foundational and introductory training initiatives for Group-A railway officers.
- NAIR also offers foundational programs for Group-B officers and organizes refresher courses, skill enhancement, and other mid-career training sessions for railway personnel.
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News Source: The Hindu