Satish Kumar appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board

Why in news?

• Recently Satish Kumar was appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board.
• He is the first Dalit Chairman of the Railway Board.
• Satish Kumar is an officer of the Indian Railway Management Service.
• He will replace Jaya Verma Sinha as the Chairman of the Railway Board.
• Jaya Verma Sinha is the first woman to be appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board.

Railway Board

• Formation - Year 1901
• Headquarters - New Delhi
• It is the largest body for Indian railway operations.
• It acts as the executive arm of the Ministry of Railways
• It is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Indian Railways.
• It plays a vital role in formulating policies and plans for the development and operation of Indian Railways