Under the guidance of Comrade Venu P. Nair, AGS AIRF, VP HMS, and President RTMU, the Mental Well-Being Seminar was successfully conducted by NRMU CR/KR on 7th January 2025, at the Dadar Institute Hall, Mumbai Division. The event, held from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, highlighted the significance of mental health among railway workers and the broader workforce.The seminar was hosted by Comrade Vivek Nair, AGS NRMU, who showcased introductory video clips reflecting the NRMU’s vision, its inclusive working culture, and the growing participation of youth and women in decision-making. Comrade Harsha Suhas Shelke, Zonal Youth Convenor NRMU and West Region Coordinator for the AIRF Mental Well-Being Project, presented a comprehensive PPT on NRMU and AIRF’s contributions to promoting mental well-being.The event was graced by the esteemed presence of: • Com. Steve Trousdale, Global Inspectorate Coordinator •
Dr. Asif Altaf, Global Mental Well-Being Program CoordinatorBoth dignitaries appreciated the enthusiastic participation of over 600 comrades at the venue. Com. Steve lauded General Secretary Com. Venu P. Nair’s charismatic leadership in uniting the workforce, addressing grievances, and protecting employees from exploitative practices. He further invited Com. Nair to play a constructive global role through ITF to mitigate workers’ issues worldwide.Dr. Asif Altaf emphasized the importance of mental health for workers, especially in the railway sector, and elaborated on the ITF Mental Well-Being Project in collaboration with AIRF.
The program was attended by several NRMU and divisional leaders, including: • Com. P G Shinde (Zonal Secretary) • Com. Swati Mhatre, Com. Vinay Sawant AGSs) • Com. John Ooman, Com. K R Goyal (ADSs) • Com. Pushkar Patil (Division President) • Com. Seema Pillai (Division Vice President)GS NRMU Com. Venu P. Nair addressed the gathering in his signature inspiring style, outlining NRMU’s achievements and ongoing efforts to safeguard the welfare of railway workers and their families. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Com. Kamakshi Bagalwadikar, President of NRMU, who commended the collective effort of all comrades in making the day a historic milestone for NRMU.
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