Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) General Manager P Ananth personally tasted drinking water at Chamarajanagar railway station during an inspection to assess water quality and ensure safe drinking water for passengers.
The general manager also reviewed development works being carried out under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at Chamarajanagar, Sakleshpur, Subramanya Road and Chikkamagaluru railway stations in the Mysuru Division.
At Chamarajanagar station, Ananth checked the availability and quality of drinking water and inspected other passenger amenities. His decision to personally taste the water highlighted the importance of maintaining basic facilities and ensuring passenger safety.
Development works reviewed at four stations
During the inspection, Ananth assessed the progress of works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at the four railway stations.
The scheme aims to improve railway station infrastructure and passenger facilities through planned redevelopment. The inspection provided an opportunity to review the ongoing works and assess the amenities being developed for railway users.
At Chamarajanagar, the general manager emphasised the need to provide quality facilities and maintain passenger amenities to a satisfactory standard.
Mysuru DRM accompanies general manager
Mysuru Divisional Railway Manager Mudit Mittal accompanied Ananth during the inspection.
The visit covered stations in the Mysuru Division, with a focus on the progress of redevelopment works and the quality of facilities available to passengers.
The inspection also brought attention to the importance of drinking water, sanitation and other essential amenities at railway stations, alongside infrastructure improvements under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.