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National Mental Well-being Programme by AIRF, INDIA  Strengthens Support for Indian Railway Workers Abu Road, India – From 17 to 19 August 2026 Report by Com Kona Vishnu, Coordinator International Affairs & Media, AIRF, INDIA All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) organised a National Mental Well-being Programme at the Brahma Kumaris Ashram in Abu Road, India from 17 th to 19 th Aug 2026. The three-day residential programme brought together 46 AIRF activists from all zones on Indian Railways to build awareness, practical skills and peer-support capacity around mental health in the railway workforce. The initiative was held under the guidance of Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary of AIRF & Executive Board Member of ITF and was attended by Com. Praveena Singh (Women Chairperson, AIRF), Com. Mukesh Mathur (General Secretary, NWRMU) and Com. L. N. Pathak (Zonal Secretary, AIRF/RCFMU/RBL). It was organised and facilitated by Com. Divya Sharma and Com. Ma...
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 AIRF, INDIA Conducts Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop at Lonavla. Lonavla, Maharashtra | 6–8 May 2026 The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF), INDIA  successfully organized a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop at Lonavla, Maharashtra , from 6th to 8th May 2026. The workshop brought together trade union activists, educators and representatives from various railway zones across India with the objective of strengthening trade union education and developing a new generation of skilled trainers within the railway trade union movement. The workshop was inaugurated by Com Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary, AIRF , in the presence of Com Venu P Nair, Assistant General Secretary (AGS), AIRF and Com Praveena Singh, Chairperson, AIRF Women Wing . In his inaugural address, Com Mishra emphasized that education remains one of the strongest pillars of the trade union movement, enabling workers to better understand their rights, strengthen collective bargaining and e...
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  AIRF/SCRMU Conducts Trade Union Education Programme at Kazipet Kazipet, Telangana | 18 June 2026 The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF), through its affiliate South Central Railway Mazdoor Union (SCRMU), Secunderabad Division, successfully organized a Trade Union Education Programme at Kazipet on 18 June 2026. The programme was conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and witnessed enthusiastic participation from railway employees representing various departments. Around 100 railway employees from the Commercial, Technical, Engineering and Running Departments attended the programme. Of the participants, 80 were men and 20 were women , with the age group ranging between 21 and 45 years , reflecting the growing interest of young railway workers in trade union education and leadership development. The objective of the programme was to strengthen awareness among railway employees on workplace rights, safety, leadership and the role of trade unions in protecting and advancing wo...
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AIRF/NRMU (CR & KR) CONDUCTS MENTAL WELL-BEING SEMINAR (Report Submitted by Com Harsha Suhas Shelke, Zonal Youth Convener, AIRF/NRMU (CR & KR) and Compiled by Com Kona Vishnu, Coordinator, International Affairs & Coordinator Social Media, AIRF, INDIA). AIRF/NRMU (CR & KR) organized a mental well-being seminar under the guidance of Com Venu P. Nair, General Secretary (GS), NRMU(CR & KR) , Assistant General Secretary (AGS), AIRF, Vice-President, Hind Mazdoor Sabha and President, Rail Mazdoor Theka Union (RTMU) on  the 7th of January 2025 at the Dadar Institute Hall, Mumbai. The event was held from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM highlighting the significance of mental health among railway workers and 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 process. Comrade Harsha Suhas Shelke, Zon...
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