In a time when leisure often means screens for the young and vacations for the middle-aged, a remarkable group of serving and retired railway employees is redefining what it means to give back to society. Braving the scorching summer heat, these dedicated individuals continue to serve humanity with unwavering commitment, proving that true service knows no age or retirement.
As temperatures soar and the sun beats down relentlessly, these railway volunteers—many of them former railway staff—step forward to provide relief to thousands of passengers and pilgrims. At railway stations and key locations, they tirelessly distribute drinking water, ensuring that travelers find respite during the most trying summer days.
At the revered Simhachalam, their service takes on an even deeper significance. Here, retired railway employees prepare and serve meals such as pulihora, buttermilk, and pongali to pilgrims. Their day begins early with cooking, continues through the afternoon with distribution, and concludes with cleaning—an unbroken cycle of selfless dedication.
Rather than choosing rest or recreation, these individuals have embraced a higher calling. Their efforts not only provide physical relief from the heat but also nourish the spirit of community and compassion.
Adding momentum to this noble initiative, the Duvvada Rail Users Association has been instrumental in mobilizing NGOs and local volunteers. Under the guidance of Shri K Eeswara Rao, collaborations have flourished, bringing together associations, volunteers, and even police personnel in a united effort to serve the traveling public.
This collective endeavor strongly supports the initiatives of the Waltair Division of East Coast Railway, which has been actively working to provide free drinking water services during the summer months.
Commending these extraordinary efforts, Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra expressed his appreciation for the teams, NGOs, and volunteers. He emphasized that such acts of service set a powerful example for today’s younger generation, inspiring them to recognize and respond to societal needs.
This initiative stands as a living example of the spirit of collective progress and shared responsibility of how service, when embraced wholeheartedly, becomes a lifelong journey.