“I’ve always wondered why more women don’t come forward to fill positions that are offered to both men and women. I come from a conservative family where girls didn’t have the choice to make their career decisions. I was married at an early age, right after I completed my class 10. Fortunately, my husband was always keen on getting me educated further. We didn’t have a lot of money, but he worked hard to ensure I receive good education after my marriage. My son was born after completion of my Industrial Training Institute course, so I had to take a break for one year before I took up a job in South Central Railways. I never thought I would be posted in a station which would be all-women run within a year of my training. I got posted as a Pointswoman and I hold multiple responsibilities. I have to physically shift the railway tracks using a pulley and link them to help a train change tracks. Many men say that it’s not a women’s job as manoeuvring the pulley requires muscle power and technical knowledge. But I proved them all wrong with my work. I make sure I handle all the responsibilities with utmost sincerity.

We have to be on our toes all the time as a small mistake can lead to a huge disaster. The entire functioning of this railway station in Ramavarapadu is managed by women. It is a significant and wonderful development that the Indian Railways is including more women in their workforce. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I only wish more and more women come forward to take up positions which they are capable of. It just requires a little push to make a girl feel that she can do what she wishes to!”

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