Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR) conducted essay writing, drawing and painting competitions with the themes ‘Mera Amrit Station and Operation Sindoor – Veertha Ki Misaal’ on May 18 and 19, 2025 at various schools in Begumpet, Warangal, Ramagundam and Karimnagar locations, wherein a total of 170 students participated.

At Begumpet, the competitions were held at St. John’s High School and Dawn Bud’s High School, where a total of 75 students participated. At Warangal, the competitions were held at Railway Institute, Kazipet where a total of 70 students from different schools such as Delhi Public School, Kazipet, St. Gabriel High School, Kazipet, Kendriya Vidyalaya High School, Kazipet and Resonance College, Kazipet participated. At Ramagundam and Karimnagar over 25 students from different schools took part in the competitions.

SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain appreciated active participation of the students in essay writing, painting and drawing held. He stated that such competitions help in capturing the creativity and vision of the students on how they perceive the various facets of Developed India and how Railways will be a part of it.

Three prizes in each category along with mementos and certificates will be presented to the winners on the day of inauguration of Amrit Stations by the chief guest at the respective locations on May 22, 2025. As part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme launched by the Ministry of Railways, Railway stations across India are being redeveloped with modern and user-friendly amenities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit stations on May 22, 2025, including three Amrit stations in Secunderabad division.