New Delhi | Ms. Mrinalini, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), has been selected for deputation to the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Chief Manager/Manager (Electrical) at New Delhi. The appointment has been made under the usual terms of deputation for a period of five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment represents another significant personnel movement within Indian Railways, aimed at strengthening the technical and digital capabilities of CRIS, the organization responsible for developing and managing the information technology backbone of the national railway network.
Official Appointment Details
According to the official notification:
- Officer: Ms. Mrinalini
- Service: Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE)
- Date of Birth: March 30, 1992
- Current Position: Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction) [Dy. CEE(C)], Western Railway
- New Assignment: Chief Manager/Manager (Electrical)
- Organization: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
- Location: New Delhi
- Tenure: Five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Subject to Government Approval
The deputation will become effective subject to the Government’s approval of the exemption from the rule of immediate absorption applicable to CRIS.
Following the required approvals:
- The officer will be formally relieved from Western Railway.
- She will assume her responsibilities at CRIS Headquarters in New Delhi.
- The date of relief will be communicated separately through official channels.
About Ms. Mrinalini
Ms. Mrinalini currently serves as Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction) in Western Railway, where she has been associated with electrical infrastructure and railway construction projects.
As an IRSEE officer, she belongs to one of the premier technical services of Indian Railways, responsible for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems across the railway network.
Her technical expertise is expected to contribute significantly to CRIS’s ongoing modernization initiatives.
Role at CRIS
As Chief Manager/Manager (Electrical), Ms. Mrinalini is expected to support projects involving:
- Railway digital infrastructure
- Electrical systems integration
- Technology-enabled railway operations
- Project planning and implementation
- Coordination between engineering and information technology teams
- Modernization of railway management systems
Her appointment is expected to strengthen collaboration between railway engineering and digital technology functions.
About CRIS
The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) is the technology arm of the Ministry of Railways and is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining many of the critical IT systems used across Indian Railways.
CRIS develops and manages several major digital platforms, including:
- Passenger Reservation System (PRS)
- Freight Operations Information System (FOIS)
- National Train Enquiry System (NTES)
- Crew Management Systems
- E-Procurement Platforms
- Asset and Infrastructure Management Solutions
- Railway Data and Analytics Systems
These systems play a vital role in improving operational efficiency, passenger services, freight management, and digital governance across one of the world’s largest railway networks.
Significance of the Deputation
The selection of Ms. Mrinalini reflects the continued emphasis on deploying experienced railway officers to strategic technology organizations that support the modernization of Indian Railways.
By bringing together expertise in electrical engineering, infrastructure development, and digital transformation, CRIS continues to strengthen its capability to deliver innovative solutions for railway operations.
The deputation is expected to contribute to ongoing initiatives focused on smart railway infrastructure, technology integration, operational efficiency, and digital modernization, supporting the long-term vision of a more advanced and technology-driven railway system in India.
