Good News for Assam: Lakheshwar Saikia Takes Charge as Principal Chief Operations Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway
Senior Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer and son of Assam, Lakheshwar Saikia, has assumed charge as the Principal Chief Operations Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). The Assam Rail Passengers’ Association has expressed its satisfaction over an Assamese officer taking up this important administrative position and extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him.
It may be mentioned that Saikia, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, began his career with a brief stint in the Assam Civil Service. Subsequently, he joined the Indian Railways through the Civil Services Examination in 1993. He also holds an MBA degree in Project and Leadership Management and has undergone specialised training at several reputed institutions in India and abroad.
As a senior officer of the Higher Administrative Grade, Saikia has extensive experience serving in several key positions in the Railways as well as in the Central and State Governments. Prior to his present appointment, he served as the Principal Chief Operations Manager of Kolkata Metro Railway, where he earned recognition for his efficient leadership and administrative capabilities. He has also held several important positions in the Operations and Commercial Departments of Northeast Frontier Railway.
Additionally, during his deputation period of nearly seven years, Saikia served in several significant capacities, including Director in the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, General Manager of the Assam Region of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), and Chief Regional Manager of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Dipankar Sharma, General Secretary of the Assam Rail Passengers’ Association, said that the appointment of an experienced Assamese officer to such a prestigious and significant position in Northeast Frontier Railway is a matter of immense pride for the people of Assam. The association expressed hope that under his leadership, the services and operational management of Northeast Frontier Railway would become more efficient and dynamic.
